Business Development Manager – Labels

Taylor Higson; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading label manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business across high-growth sectors such as Cosmetics and Sports Nutrition. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, managing the full sales process, and building high-value customer relationships. The ideal candidate is driven, has B2B sales experience, and is comfortable working autonomously. This position promises genuine earning potential and career progression with a company that values quality and innovation in the label industry.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Phone

Commission

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, ideally in labels or premium print.
• Experience in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong networking and prospecting skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across growth sectors.
• Manage full sales cycle and convert opportunities to long-term relationships.
• Work with teams to achieve revenue targets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Ability to win new business

Relationship building

Autonomous work management

Comfort with travel

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Labels

Location: UK

Salary: Circa £45,000–£55,000; Company Car, Laptop, Phone, Commission

Join a High-Quality Label Manufacturer with Big Growth Ambitions

This well-established and highly respected premium label manufacturer has built an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. With £10m turnover and a team exceeding 50 staff, the business continues to grow steadily and invest in both people and technology.

Led by an industry professional, the company is known for excellence in Beer, Wine & Spirits labels and is now focused on expanding into high-growth markets including Cosmetics & Personal Care, Sports Nutrition, Supplements and Vitamins.

To support this next phase of growth, they are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager with energy, drive, and a genuine passion for winning new business.

The Role

This is a new-business-focused position where you will be trusted to open doors, win new customers, and generate sustainable revenue. While account management opportunities will follow in time, the priority is new business development.

Key responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new business across key growth sectors: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Sports Nutrition, Supplements & Vitamins
• Proactively prospecting, networking, and managing the full sales cycle
• Converting opportunities into long-term, high-value customer relationships
• Presenting premium label solutions backed by advanced print technology
• Working closely with internal sales and production teams to ensure seamless onboarding
• Achieving agreed revenue targets and contributing to continued business growth

About You

This role will suit someone who is:

• Driven, ambitious, and commercially focused, with a real spark about them
• Experienced in B2B sales, ideally within labels or premium print
• Confident winning new business and building relationships from scratch
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing their own pipeline
• Happy to travel as required across the UK

This opportunity would particularly suit a hungry sales professional looking to step into a role with genuine earning potential and long-term progression.

The Team & Culture

• Close-knit, experienced sales team including internal sales and regional BDMs
• Strong leadership with a clear vision for growth
• A business that values quality, relationships, and doing things the right way

Why Join? – Their USPs

• Outstanding reputation for quality in the labels market
• A premium supplier – not a “stack it high, sell it cheap” operation
• Exceptional customer service – they go above and beyond to deliver for clients
• A business that empowers its sales team and backs them fully

Interview Process

A three-stage interview process, combining Teams and face-to-face meetings.

If you are a motivated Business Development Manager with experience selling labels and the drive to win new business for a quality-led manufacturer, this is a superb opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply today to be considered.

Reference: 1589409B