Overview
Reference
0000006382 Salary
£50,000 - £58,000/annum + Bonus Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Northampton Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, August 15, 2025
Business Development Manager
Location: Northampton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + 25% Bonus Depending on experience
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Are you a proactive, commercially minded professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and driving growth? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our client and take ownership of key accounts, projects, and strategic initiatives within the packaging sector.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will:
1. Proactively manage accounts to deliver annualised sales targets
2. Provide a highly responsive, customer-focused approach
3. Communicate confidently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the packaging market
5. Deliver against agreed deadlines, priorities, and targets in a demanding, customer-centred role
6. Lead projects and communicate effectively across teams and clients
7. Uphold exceptional service standards and attention to detail
8. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, reporting hazards and promoting a safe working environment
What You’ll Bring
9. Proven experience managing relationships at all levels
10. Strong understanding of sales, account management, and commercial drivers
11. Financial acumen and sector knowledge
12. Ability to challenge and improve existing processes
13. Calm under pressure with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
14. Track record of ownership and consistent delivery
15. Excellent organisational and time management skills
16. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
17. Understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept to dispatch
18. Experience in packaging, paper, or corrugated industry (preferred)
What Is on Offer
19. Highly Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000
20. 25% performance-based bonus
21. Pension scheme, annual leave, and Cycle to Work scheme
22. Ongoing training and development
23. Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
24. 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
25. Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
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