Business Development Manager. Printed Packaging
Location: North of England (Liverpool to Hull corridor, down to South of Birmingham)
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + commission (multiple structures available)
Office: Hull. Attendance required circa once per fortnight
A well-established, design-led packaging manufacturer with over 100 years' heritage is looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK. The business provides a full end-to-end solution, from concept and graphic design through to print, conversion and logistics, supplying premium printed folded carton solutions across multiple industries.
The Role
* Identify, target and convert new business opportunities across key sectors
* Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts
* Sell bespoke, design-led packaging solutions in a consultative manner
* Work closely with internal design, production and logistics teams to deliver full-service solutions
Candidate Profile
* Proven B2B sales background within packaging (folded cartons highly desirable)
* Strong new business hunter with a track record of opening and converting opportunities
* Experience selling into sectors such as food & beverage, engineering, automotive, healthcare or pet care
* Commercially credible and confident engaging at all levels
Key Requirements
* Packaging background preferred. Candidates with broader, non-food-dominant packaging exposure are of particular interest
* Based within the defined northern territory (no London coverage)
* Willing to travel and attend the Hull office regularly
* Self-motivated, target-driven and professional
This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, independently owned business offering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions, with flexibility in commission structure and a strong focus on long-term customer partnerships.
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