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:
* Proactively manage accounts to deliver annualised sales targets
* Provide a highly responsive, customer-focused approach
* Communicate confidently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the packaging market
* Deliver against agreed deadlines, priorities, and targets in a demanding, customer-centred role
* Lead projects and communicate effectively across teams and clients
* Uphold exceptional service standards and attention to detail
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, reporting hazards and promoting a safe working environment
What You ll Bring
* Proven experience managing relationships at all levels
* Strong understanding of sales, account management, and commercial drivers
* Financial acumen and sector knowledge
* Ability to challenge and improve existing processes
* Calm under pressure with a proactive, can-do attitude
* Track record of ownership and consistent delivery
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept to dispatch
* Experience in packaging, paper, or corrugated industry (preferred)
What Is on Offer
* Highly Competitive salary: £50,000 £60,000
* 25% performance-based bonus
* Pension scheme, annual leave, and Cycle to Work scheme
* Ongoing training and development
* Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
* 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
* Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
To be considered, please apply with an up-to-date cv. For additional information, please call and ask for Claire O'Donoghue or Dan Pearce.
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