UK Packaging Growth & Solutions Lead

Greif; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK. You will identify, develop and secure new business opportunities, build market knowledge in the small plastics sector, and manage key customer relationships.

This role requires strong negotiation, excellent communication, and domestic travel for multi-day visits. You will collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to deliver outstanding support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability and aptitude towards domestic, sometimes multi-day customer visits
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organised with strong planning and time management skills.
• Ability to generate leads, conduct prospecting activities and convert opportunities into profitable business.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated, resilient and driven to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the UK.
• Build and grow market knowledge within the small plastics sector.
• Manage and develop existing customer relationships to maximise retention and growth.
• Create compelling customer value propositions and commercial offers.
• Prepare pricing quotations and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance teams to ensure outstanding customer support.
• Deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and solution proposals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
• Provide technical guidance and packaging recommendations to customers.
• Champion Greif's product portfolio and communicate market and competitive insights.
• Leverage Commercial Excellence tools to identify opportunities and drive performance.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Planning & time management

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK. You will identify, develop and secure new business opportunities, build market knowledge in the small plastics sector, and manage key customer relationships.

This role requires strong negotiation, excellent communication, and domestic travel for multi-day visits. You will collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to deliver outstanding support