Strategic Packaging Business Development Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Zaścianki; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Holiday and vacation allowance

Private medical care

Sports card / fitness membership

Integration and team-building events

Professional development and learning

Impact in growing organization

Employee Pension Plan (PPE)

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, the NYSE-listed leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive market development in the packaging industry. You will identify opportunities, initiate contact with prospects, build a pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams to move opportunities forward.

The role requires experience in B2B sales in packaging/paper, strong communication and negotiation skills, fluent English, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or a similar B2B sales role.
• Background in packaging / paper / carton / manufacturing industry or related sectors.
• Proven ability to initiate and develop business relationships.
• Solid understanding of market development and customer acquisition processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Independent, proactive and results-oriented working style.
• High level of professionalism and resilience.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel as required by the role.
• Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and acquire new business opportunities within target industries
• Initiate contact with prospective customers and build a pipeline of new business opportunities
• Generate leads through direct outreach, LinkedIn, industry events, and trade fairs
• Open commercial discussions and introduce the company’s offer to new customers
• Prepare and present commercial proposals in cooperation with internal teams
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify growth potential
• Act as the main contact during the early phase of customer engagement
• Represent the company professionally in external business interactions
• Monitor business development activity and support continuous improvement of sales

Skills

Lead generation

B2B sales

Negotiation

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, the NYSE-listed leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive market development in the packaging industry. You will identify opportunities, initiate contact with prospects, build a pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams to move opportunities forward.

The role requires experience in B2B sales in packaging/paper, strong communication and negotiation skills, fluent English, and willingness to travel.