Senior Business Development Manager | Food Packaging | UK & Ireland

Mercury Search and Selection; St Helens; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food packaging is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and shape client portfolios. This role involves targeting new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring sustainable practices in packaging solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the food and FMCG sectors, along with exceptional negotiation skills. Competitive salary up to £80k plus commission offered.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in high-value business development within packaging.
• Experience with food and FMCG sectors.
• Ability to create long-term business development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Target and secure new business opportunities with major clients.
• Build strong relationships with key decision makers.
• Grow and develop accounts through upselling.
• Travel across the UK & Ireland for client meetings.
• Maintain and progress an active pipeline.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Customer centricity

Strategic thinking

Job description

Join a global powerhouse in food packaging manufacturing. You won’t just be selling a product – you’ll be shaping the future of sustainable packaging. Take the reigns in a senior level position where your strategic vision and commercial instincts directly drive growth and shape your client portfolio.

Enjoy the freedom to run your own territory like your own business, with the full backing of world class R&D, marketing and operational teams. Be part of a high performance culture that invests in your development and opens doors to global career opportunities.

Senior Business Development Manager | Food Packaging | UK & Ireland | Up to £80k + commission

A dynamic, forward thinking and commercially driven organisation that ground themselves with values fostering collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. Talent is nurtured, success is shared and their commitment to excellent is second to none.

With operations across the globe and a reputation built on innovation, quality and environmental responsibility, they deliver cutting edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of both their clients and the planet.

You will be responsible for:

• Targeting and securing new business opportunities with major blue chip clients
• Assisting with the onboarding of new clients, building strong and consultative relationships with key decision makers
• Growing and developing accounts, upselling and cross selling
• Travelling across the UK & Ireland attending client meetings and industry events
• Maintaining and progressing an active pipeline

Key attributes required:

• A strong track record of identifying, developing, and closing high-value opportunities within packaging for the food and FMCG sectors
• Ability to create and execute long-term business development plans aligned with broader commercial objectives and market trends
• A customer centric approach with the ability to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and offer tailored value propositions
• MUST HAVE industry knowledge within packaging
• Confident in leading complex negotiations with senior stakeholders, navigating pricing, contract terms, and commercial agreements

Ready to take your business development career to the next level with a global leader in sustainable packaging? Apply now and be part of a team that\'s shaping the future of carton manufacturing.