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Business Development Manager – Printed Packaging | Folding Cartons | Corrugated Packaging

Growth Directions LTD
Manchester temporary, parttime, fulltime Remote
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  • UK\-Based / Remote with Frequent UK Travel

  • Attractive Base Salary \+ Uncapped Commission

  • Annual Sales Target: £2 Million
Our consultancy has been retained by an internationally certified packaging manufacturer to support the recruitment of an experienced \*Business Development Manager\* to drive expansion across the UK market.

The company specialises in high\-quality printed packaging solutions, including Folding Box Board (FBB), folding cartons, and corrugated packaging, serving customers across FMCG, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, food, retail, and contract packing sectors.

This is a commercially focused role offering the opportunity to represent a well\-established international manufacturing operation with strong production capabilities, premium finishing expertise, sustainability credentials, and a growing UK market presence.\#\# The Opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

\* Developing and executing a UK business development strategy.

\* Identifying and securing new B2B clients within the printed packaging sector.

\* Building relationships with procurement teams, packaging buyers, contract packers, manufacturers, and brand owners.

\* Negotiating annual supply agreements and framework contracts.

\* Managing a structured sales pipeline and achieving annual revenue targets.

\* Working closely with technical, production, and logistics teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions.

\* Providing market intelligence and competitor insights to support growth initiatives.

\* Representing the business at customer meetings, industry events, and commercial presentations.

\#\# Candidate Profile

We are seeking a proven packaging sales professional who can demonstrate:

\* Successful B2B sales or business development experience within the UK packaging industry.

\* Strong knowledge of folding cartons, FBB, corrugated packaging, or related packaging products.

\* A track record of winning new business and developing high\-value commercial accounts.

\* An established network across FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, food, retail, or contract packing sectors.

\* Strong understanding of UK packaging procurement processes, sustainability requirements, and compliance expectations.

\* Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and commercial closing skills.

\#\# Recruitment Process

This recruitment assignment is being managed by \*Growth Directions Ltd\* on behalf of our client. Initial screening and management interviews will be conducted by Growth Directions.

Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a final interview stage involving senior commercial and technical representatives from the client organisation.\#\# ApplyPlease send your CV together with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience to : info@growthdirections.co.uk

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M11 1ER

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