Flexible Packaging Business Development Manager

Mrinetwork; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, based in Johannesburg, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and enhance strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience, especially in the flexible packaging sector, and will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and cultivating relationships with clients. This role offers a competitive compensation plan designed to reward performance and a chance to work with an innovative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and business development ideally in the flexible packaging sector.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, project tracking and office software.
• Excellent communication skills both externally and internally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new clients and market segments across North America.
• Negotiate and close profitable business agreements with key clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project success.

Skills

5+ years of experience in sales and business development

Proficiency with CRM tools

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

BA or BS degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Project tracking software

Office software

Job description

Flexible Packaging Business Development Manager An Industry leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, technical films and reflective insulation has created an exciting new role based in the Midwest region.

Reporting directly to the VP of Business Development, the BDM will play a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and enhancing strategic business partnerships.

This highly visible position will be essential for promoting key innovative and sustainable solutions to its clients and its partners.

What makes this an outstanding opportunity?

• Recent $mm investment in North American operations increasing its Midwest plants capacity by SEVEN FOLD!
• An outstanding visionary and growth driven leadership team *Excellent compensation plan designed to reward its Sales team Key responsibilities to include.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and market share *Identify and cultivate new clients and market segments across North America *Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with clients and partners *Negotiate and close profitable business agreements with key clients *Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects success *Conduct competitive intelligence and analyze market trends to anticipate customer needs The successful candidate will possess.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and business development ideally in the flexible packaging sector *Proficiency with CRM tools, project tracking and office software *BA or BS degree in Business, Marketing or related field *Proven ability to travel up to % primarily in North America *Strategic thinking and analytical skills *Excellent communications skills both externally and internally *A can do attitude with ability to positively influence others