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Sunderland
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🚀 Business Development Manager – Corrugated Packaging

📍 North, England | 💼 Field-Based | 💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business and building long-term customer relationships?

We’re working with a major player in the corrugated packaging industry who is looking to appoint an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth across the North of England.

🔍 The Role

This is a new business-focused position where you’ll be responsible for identifying, targeting, and securing new customers across a range of sectors including FMCG, e-commerce, food & drink, and industrial. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your territory, supported by a well-established operations and design team delivering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.

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🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and win new business opportunities
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the region
  • Build strong relationships with key decision-makers
  • Deliver tailored corrugated packaging solutions to meet customer needs
  • Collaborate with internal design and production teams
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

✅ What We’re Looking For

  • Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within corrugated packaging or a related sector
  • Strong new business hunter mentality
  • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a field-based role
  • Full UK driving licence

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🌱 Why Join?

  • Work for a well-invested, forward-thinking packaging manufacturer
  • Strong focus on sustainability and innovation
  • Genuine opportunity to make an impact and grow your territory
  • Competitive salary, uncapped bonus, company car, and benefits

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If you’re ready to take the next step in your packaging sales career, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Skills

B2B Sales
New Business Development
Negotiation
Strategic Sales Planning
Account Management
Corrugated Packaging Solutions
Prospecting
Market Analysis

Location

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

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