Business Development Manager - Remote - UK WIDE

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused print and packaging firm is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new business across the UK. This remote position requires proactive engagement with new and existing clients, leveraging a strong network to achieve results swiftly. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the print or packaging sectors and will benefit from a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company car

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in print, packaging, flexo, litho or digital sectors.
• Ability to reactivate client relationships quickly.
• Strong autonomy in a remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Win new business across packaging, labelling, and brochures.
• Reengage existing contacts for early wins.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop long-term customer partnerships.
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver growth strategy.

Skills

Strong sector experience in print or packaging

Existing network or client relationships

Proven record of winning new business

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging (Remote, UK-Wide)

Salary: 45,000-55,000 + Quarterly Bonus

Location: Fully Remote (UK-Wide) with monthly travel to Newcastle

Package: Company Car (pool car initially, upgraded after probation) Company Pension Career Progression

We are an established yet rapidly growing print and packaging business, specialising in packaging, labelling, leaflets and brochures - from design through to completion. With ambitious plans to double our turnover through strategic new business development, we are seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager capable of generating immediate results.

This is a fully remote, UK-wide position with just one monthly visit to Newcastle for team updates.

The Role

As our new Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business growth across the UK. You will:

• Win new business across packaging, labelling, leaflet and brochure print solutions
• Revisit existing contacts, former clients or warm relationships to generate early wins
• Build and manage a strong pipeline that converts quickly
• Develop long-term customer partnerships, promoting our full design-to-delivery service offering
• Work closely with the Sales Director and Senior Management Team to deliver our growth strategy

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on autonomy, excels at opening doors, and understands the print/packaging sector inside out.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced print or packaging sales professional who can hit the ground running and bring in orders quickly.

You must have:

• Strong sector experience in print, packaging, flexo, litho or digital
• A network, pipeline, or client relationships that can be reactivated from day one
• A proven record of winning and developing new business (ideally UK-wide)
• The ability to work independently within a remote environment
• A full UK driving licence (essential for customer visits)

Candidates with existing accounts, relationships or warm pipelines will be at a significant advantage.

What We Offer

• 45,000-55,000 base salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Company car - pool car initially, upgraded after probation
• Company pension
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Monthly travel only (Newcastle) - otherwise fully remote

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially stable, ambitious organisation with real investment behind its growth plans. You'll have the freedom to shape your territory, drive new business at a national level, and progress your career as the company scales.

If you are a motivated Business Development Manager with the drive, network and experience to deliver rapid results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help drive the next phase of our growth.