Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – South

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote / Office Based
• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 
• Reports to: National Sales Manager

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Business Development Manager in the South, from Milton Keynes to Cornwall. This role is ideal for a dynamic individual with a passion for sustainable packaging and tableware, aiming to drive growth and maintain high levels of support and service within the southern territory.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and execute a business plan aligned with the company's corporate strategy, revising quarterly.
• Communicate weekly with the National Sales Manager through one-to-one Teams meetings and provide detailed call reports.
• Set monthly action plans, scheduling customer visits and virtual meetings.
• Report on territory and customer performance monthly to the Head of Sales.
• Serve as a liaison between external customers and internal teams to exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the National Sales Manager on market developments and product opportunities.
• Implement agreed pricing strategies for existing and new customers.
• Support customers by attending trade fairs, organising showroom displays, and conducting training.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain standard gross profit margins.
• Review and promote sales campaigns in coordination with the Head of Sales.
• Plan and manage your time and visits efficiently.
• Train customer sales teams as necessary and maintain multifunctional contact with key customer personnel.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business development, preferably in the food packaging or foodservice industry.
• Strong educational background.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Motivated and driven, with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Adaptable, able to manage change effectively and tackle problems with optimism.
• Team player with a commitment to integrity and commercial awareness.

Benefits:

• Bonus of 10% of basic salary with no cap.
• 5% contributory pension.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days holiday, including 4 days at Christmas.
• Optional private healthcare.