National Business Development Manager

Taylor Higson; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a National Business Development Manager to drive sales and enhance market growth within the ecommerce packaging sector. This full-time permanent role includes proactive prospecting, closing high-value business opportunities, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of growing business. Benefits include private healthcare, a hybrid working model, and uncapped commission on sales.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Mobile phone & laptop

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Uncapped commission

Monthly car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role selling into ecommerce/retailers.
• Strong cold-calling, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Commercially astute, resilient, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospecting and converting new and lapsed clients into profitable long-term customers.
• Identifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities ranging from £5,000 to £1 million.
• Maintaining accurate and concise records within the CRM system.

Skills

Business development experience

Cold-calling skills

Negotiation skills

Commercially astute

Resilience

Self-motivated

Engagement with senior directors

Proven track record in growing market presence

Job description

National Business Development Manager
Cambridgeshire, England - Full-Time Permanent (Hybrid)
£40,000–£55,000 (DOE) Uncapped Commission

Overview

We are seeking a driven National Business Development Manager to accelerate UK sales growth and help fill the capacity of our clients new £40m manufacturing HQ. Reporting to the CEO, this senior sales role focuses purely on winning profitable new business within the ecommerce packaging sector.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for proactively prospecting and converting new and lapsed clients into profitable long-term customers. You will identify, develop, and close sales opportunities ranging in value from £5,000 to £1 million, conducting both national face-to-face client visits and online meetings as required.

A strong commercial understanding is essential to maximise profitability by aligning client needs with cost-effective packaging solutions. You will maintain accurate and concise records within the CRM system and represent the business at relevant exhibitions and training events to continually develop market knowledge and sales capability.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role selling into ecommerce/retailers
• Strong cold-calling, negotiation, and closing skills
• Commercially astute, resilient, and self-motivated
• Confident engaging with directors and blue‑chip organisations
• Strong track record of opening new commercial channels and growing market presence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self‑motivated, and results oriented.

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Mobile phone & laptop
• 26 days holiday bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Uncapped commission & Monthly car allowance

Ref: 1637861