Business Development Director - Flexographic Print

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and innovative packaging company, known for delivering high-quality, flexographic printed solutions to a wide range of industries including FMCG, food & beverage, cosmetics and healthcare.

As a forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for service and quality, our client is now seeking a Business Development Director to help drive continued growth. This is a key senior role, ideal for someone with a deep understanding of flexographic print production and a proven ability to translate technical capability into commercially successful client solutions.

About the Role

In this strategic and hands-on role, you will:

• Lead new business development efforts, while growing existing client relationships.
• Identify and create tailored labelling solutions to meet client needs.
• Collaborate closely with the board to shape sales strategy and achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Translate market insight into effective go-to-market plans and pitches.
• Handle complex sales propositions, from concept to close, often involving multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve.
• Analyse performance data to guide strategic decision-making and accurately forecast sales opportunities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Commercially savvy with proven success in selling flexographic printed solutions
• Solution-focused, with a track record of spotting lucrative opportunities
• Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and translating technical knowledge into clear business value.
• Data-driven and analytical, able to balance short-term wins with long-term strategic thinking.
• A natural communicator who can inspire trust and build strong client relationships.