Business Development Manager – PackagingLocation: Milton Keynes / M4 Corridor / South of Birmingham (Field Based)
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Commission (OTE c.£20k) + BenefitsAre you a driven new-business hunter who thrives on building relationships and winning high-value accounts?Do you want to represent cutting-edge, sustainable packaging technology that’s transforming the way major brands protect their products?If this sounds like you, a high‑growth, UK-based manufacturer of innovative paper-based packaging solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business across the South and Home Counties. About the CompanyThis is a well-established, family-led organisation with more than 50 years of industry heritage. They’ve grown rapidly by pioneering sustainable packaging machinery and materials, supplying major retail and premium brands across the UK and Europe. With ongoing investment in R&D, new product development, and expanded European distribution, their trajectory is firmly upward.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, friendly, and ambitious team where ideas are valued, growth is encouraged, and high performance is recognised. What’s the Role About?You’ll manage a defined Southern territory, focusing on both new business generation and developing an existing portfolio. This is a field-based role with significant autonomy, ideal for someone confident in consultative selling and technical product demonstrations.Your work will directly impact the company’s growth, with strong internal support from sales operations and marketing.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, target, and secure new business opportunities across your territoryManage and grow an existing portfolio of accountsDeliver on-site product demonstrations of packaging machineryDevelop tailored solutions based on customer needsBuild long-term relationships with both end users and distributorsUpdate and maintain accurate CRM recordsMonitor competitor activity and market trendsCollaborate internally for seamless onboarding and customer successManage your pipeline, appointments, and weekly activity (including KPIs on meetings) RequirementsAbout YouYou will thrive in this role if you:Are a proven new-business developer, ideally in consumables/packaging/product salesEnjoy autonomy, hitting targets, and building your own pipelineAre confident presenting technical products in a consultative wayAre physically able to transport and demo equipmentCan commit to visiting the Andover office one day per week or bi-weeklyHave excellent communication, negotiation, and time‑management skillsHold a full, clean UK driving licenceAre motivated, proactive, forward‑thinking, and solutions‑orientedBenefits About YouYou will thrive in this role if you:Are a proven new-business developer, ideally in consumables, product sales, or packagingEnjoy autonomy, hitting targets, and building your own pipelineAre confident presenting technical products in a consultative wayAre physically able to transport and demo equipmentCan commit to visiting the Andover office one day per week or bi-weeklyHave excellent communication, negotiation, and time‑management skillsHold a full, clean UK driving licenceAre motivated, proactive, forward‑thinking, and solutions‑oriented Ready to Take the Next Step?If you’re a self‑starter who loves winning business, shaping customer solutions, and being part of a fast-growing, sustainability-focused manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you.
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