Business Development Manager

Mercury-Hampton-Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Hampton is exclusively retained with a fast-growing packaging solutions manufacturer seeking a Business Development Manager in Houston, TX. You will develop and win new business across Houston and Texas, building relationships with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing leaders to improve packaging performance and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate is a hunter who can manage opportunities from initial contact through to contract award, deliver against growth targets, and

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B packaging, corrugated, or industrial packaging.
• Proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, driven, and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Develop and win new business across Houston and Texas
• Build relationships with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing leaders
• Conduct customer visits and identify opportunities to improve packaging performance and reduce costs
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through to contract award
• Deliver against ambitious sales and growth targets
• Represent the business at industry events and trade shows

Skills

Packaging industry experience

New business development

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Job description

• Business Development Manager
• Packaging Solutions | Houston, TX
• $120,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits
• Expected First-Year Earnings: $220,000 - $275,000+
• Growing packaging solutions manufacturer
• Clearly defined progression to Sales Director

Mercury Hampton is exclusively retained with a fast-growing packaging solutions manufacturer that is expanding its commercial team, following continued growth across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing sales professional to join an established business with a strong reputation, excellent operational support, and ambitious growth plans.

We're looking for a hunter who enjoys opening doors, winning new business, and building long-term relationships with manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and industrial customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and win new business across Houston and Texas
• Build relationships with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing leaders
• Conduct customer visits and identify opportunities to improve packaging performance and reduce costs
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through to contract award
• Deliver against ambitious sales and growth targets
• Represent the business at industry events and trade shows

Ideal Background

• Must have B2B Packaging, corrugated, flexible packaging, industrial packaging or manufacturing solutions experience
• Track record of winning new business and growing accounts
• Strong commercial, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Driven, ambitious and self-motivated

This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Account Executive, Packaging Consultant, Territory Manager or Outside Sales Representative within the packaging sector.