Business Development Manager | Cartons | UK - Hybrid

About the job

Empower organic growth as a Business Development Manager in this forward-thinking carton organisation. Focus on expanding existing accounts and strategically securing new ones, to grow the business from within! If you are a great relationship builder, this is the role for you. This company boasts a culture built on collaboration and support, work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to their own and to each other's success.

Business Development Manager | Cartons | UK - Hybrid | Up to £58k plus bonus and commission

This organisation is a market leader within the carton market, selling into a number of blue chip clients across the UK. With a big focus on FMCG, food and the cosmetic markets they are continuously growing year on year. Their offerings range from simple carton packaging to complex, multi-functional packages designed to meet the specific needs of their clients. With a global presence, they combine technological innovation, customer service, and environmental responsibility to support the packaging requirements of businesses worldwide.

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of existing account and developing business around this
• Working strategically, developing new business within premiums, food and beverage, sports, nutrition and alcohol markets
• Providing forecasting, budgeting and reporting
• Being a key part of new product development and product launches
• Attending client visits, building long lasting relationships with key decision makers

Key attributes required:

• Background working in the packaging industry within either the carton and corrugated industry, or flexible packaging, plastic or glass packaging
• Recent experience managing multi million pound portfolios
• Cultivating relationships skills, the ability to understand client needs, and ensuring their satisfaction
• Proven track record of developing new business
• Communication skills, ability to work closely with the sales, marketing, and product development teams

An unrivalled opportunity to join one of the major players within the printed folded cartons industry. Contact Mercury Search & Selection today to discuss further.