Position: Business Development Manager Location: Aylesford Hours: 9am - 5pm Salary: £40k - £50k My client is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. Employing over 100 personnel in the design, manufacture and distribution of product, my client works with major global, blue-chip brands, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Possess a strong understanding of the company's products, the competition in the industry and positioning Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Managing customer enquiries from initial receipt of project brief, in liaison with the Internal customer service Team and/or Customers Associated duties to give total internal support and service to designated, high-profile brands/customers. Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients Attending conferences and events to build relationships w...