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 wi...