Midlands Packaging B2B Growth Lead (Hybrid)

LJ Recruitment; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new packaging business from the Midlands-based hybrid/field-based team, with responsibilities spanning new client acquisition and existing account growth.

You will promote flexible packaging and related solutions, engaging with brand owners and manufacturers, and travel across the UK to meet clients. A strong track record in B2B packaging sales is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in B2B sales within the packaging sector.
• Strong track record of generating new business and developing existing accounts.
• Experience selling flexible packaging, pouches, labels, printed packaging or related solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A commercially focused approach, with the confidence to sell on value rather than price alone.
• Ability to manage your own workload, plan your sales activity and work independently.
• Target-driven, resilient and ambitious mindset.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting and winning new business opportunities within the packaging market.
• Developing and growing relationships with manufacturers, brand owners and key decision-makers.
• Managing and expanding existing customer accounts to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Selling value-added packaging solutions tailored to customers' technical and commercial requirements.
• Managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through to negotiation and closing.
• Working closely with internal production and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Building long-term strategic partnerships and delivering excellent customer service.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Packaging

New business development

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation

UK driving licence

Travel readiness

Job description

LJ Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new packaging business from the Midlands-based hybrid/field-based team, with responsibilities spanning new client acquisition and existing account growth.

You will promote flexible packaging and related solutions, engaging with brand owners and manufacturers, and travel across the UK to meet clients. A strong track record in B2B packaging sales is essential.