Business Development Manager | Print

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company in England is looking for a Business Development Manager. This role focuses on driving new business through print solutions for well-known brands, managing existing accounts, and translating client needs into actionable sales strategies. Candidates should possess proven experience in business development within the print industry and have a deep understanding of commercial print processes. This position offers a competitive base salary and uncapped commission along with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the print industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial print processes and materials.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new business by targeting and securing print opportunities.
• Grow existing accounts through value-led relationships.
• Translate client briefs into commercially viable print solutions.
• Manage full sales cycle from initial contact to order completion.

Skills

Business development experience in print

Commercial print processes knowledge

Confident relationship building

Commercial acumen for pricing

Solution-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Build your career in a role where your sales expertise turns ideas into high-impact print solutions for leading brands. You’ll step into a visible, growth-focused role where your ideas directly drive revenue in a resilient, evolving print business. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your own pipeline, the backing of a skilled production team, and the chance to work with well-known brands. In return for your results, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive base salary, uncapped commission and clear opportunities to progress as the business invests in new technology, sustainability-led solutions, and long-term client partnerships.

Business Development Manager | Print | South West UK | Up to £50k

Awell-established, quality-driven printing company, combining traditional print expertise with ongoing investment in modern technology to deliver outstanding products, from business cards and brochures to packaging, posters, signage and point-of-sale materials, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Their versatile approach and dedication to quality means they help brands of all sizes make a memorable impression.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business acquisition by identifying, targeting, and securing new print opportunities
• Managing and growing a portfolio of existing accounts by developing long-term, value-led client relationships
• Understanding client briefs and translating requirements into accurate, commercially viable print solutions
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to order completion and repeat business
• Maintaining accurate sales forecasts, pipelines, and CRM records

Key attributes required

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the print industry
• Strong understanding of commercial print processes, materials, and finishing options
• Confident relationship builder with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially astute with the ability to price work profitably and identify margin opportunities
• Solution-focused approach, able to translate client needs into practical print outcomes

If you’re motivated by results, relationships, and the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life in print, apply today!