Business Development Manager
Location: Essex (covering Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire & Suffolk)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A well-established packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is a field-based role covering Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, focused on driving new business and developing long-term customer relationships across the packaging sector.
The Role
You will take ownership of a defined regional territory, responsible for both winning new business and managing existing accounts. Working closely with internal production and technical teams, you will deliver tailored packaging solutions to customers across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and industrial sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing new business across a multi-county territory
Managing and growing existing customer accounts
Preparing quotations and negotiating pricing and contracts
Working with production teams on lead times and product feasibility
Identifying market opportunities and competitor activity
Achieving sales and margin targets
Building strong, long-term customer relationshipsAbout You
Proven sales experience within the packaging industry is essential
Strong background in B2B sales and account management
Commercially strong with excellent negotiation skills
Ability to manage a full sales cycle independently
Confident communicator with a consultative approach
Self-motivated and target drivenWhat's on Offer
£50,000 - £55,000 basic salary (DOE)
Performance-related bonus structure
Company benefits package
Field-based autonomy with regional responsibility
Opportunity to join a stable and growing packaging businessIf you are an experienced packaging sales professional looking for a regional role with autonomy and strong earning potential, we would like to hear from you.
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