Business Development Manager - Packaging & Labels

Open salary DOE & Company benefits

My client is a leader within the packaging and labels space that has, over time, evolved into a global digital print and brand management provider. With future plans for significant investment and expansion, couple with their steady growth and widespread demand for their digital print and brand management services - they are looking hire an experienced Business Development Manager who has experience within the packaging and labels space.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Sales and Business Development and the role will be externally based with the candidate being responsible for exceeding sales and revenue targets through the acquisition of new revenue within the companies' target markets.

Responsibilities:

• Building and managing relationships with new accounts in order to develop and grow contracted revenue streams.
• Act as the point of escalation for any major commercial or operational issues.
• To deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators and Objectives as defined by the company strategy and tactical activity plans.
• To generate strategic relationships with key individuals within the current and target customer bases.
• Work with the estimating and customer service teams to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Preparation of sales plan pipeline, targets, CRM and KPI reporting.

Skills and experience:

• Extensive experience of selling to brands, contract packers and retailers with an established personal network of contacts and relationships in target markets.
• Excellent solution sales skills with a proven track record.
• Knowledge of the packaging and label industry supply chain.
• People-oriented with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Highly organised and proactive with strong planning and time management skills.
• Able to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Confident in Microsoft 365/Office Packages – PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Confident in the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Full driving license.
• Right to work in the U.K.

They are completely open to salary expectations/requests - competitive and based on experience within the sector!

If this role seems like a good fit for your skillset please apply within.