Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Are you a strategic thinker with a hunger for business growth and a knack for opening doors? This is your chance to drive new business in a future-focused industry—where innovation, sustainability, and customer success go hand in hand.

The Opportunity

This role is all about impact. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying and winning new clients across diverse industries, while also expanding revenue from existing relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning potential into performance, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.

Working primarily from home, you will cover the Midlands and South East regions, but your location is less important than your willingness to travel as when required. 

The Business Development Manager Role:

•             Driving new business acquisition in line with strategic growth plans

•             Building relationships with prospects across multiple sectors

•             Growing revenue from existing accounts through proactive engagement and identifying new applications

•             Leading projects from concept to delivery with confidence and clarity

•             Collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions

•             Challenging existing processes and implementing smarter ways of working and add value to clients through innovation and cost reduction.

•             Staying sharp on market trends and customer needs

The successful Business Development Manager:

•             Proven success in business development and account growth

•             Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness

•             Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

•             Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

•             A proactive, resilient mindset with a calm approach under pressure

•             Experience within the packaging sector, ideally with an understanding of full product lifecycle – from design to despatch.

What’s In It for You

• 25% Bonus
• Car Allowance or Company car (you choose) £9k or exec car
• Car cleaning allowance
• 25 + 8 days holiday
• 7% Pension contributions
• Cycle to Work Scheme    
• Training & Development with ongoing support to grow your career
• Well-being Support           
• 24/7 confidential help for you and your family

Ready to shape the future of sustainable packaging? Apply now to find out more and have a confidential chat!