Kaizen Global
Business Development Manager
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🌍 Business Development Manager – Flexible Packaging (UK)
A well-established UK flexible packaging manufacturer is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the UK. With an established manufacturing operation and a broad range of flexible packaging solutions, the business is looking to further expand its presence within the food processing, meat & poultry and Food-to-Go markets.
This is a 100% new business role, offering the opportunity to identify, target and win new customers across the UK. You will have a high level of autonomy to develop your territory, build a strong pipeline and secure long-term strategic accounts.
🔹 What they’re looking for:
- Proven track record in new business development within flexible packaging
- Strong knowledge of polythene, films, bags and flexible packaging solutions
- Experience selling into food processing, meat & poultry, Food-to-Go and wider food manufacturing markets
- Strong understanding of customers' packaging requirements and the ability to sell on quality, service, technical capability and value
- A genuine hunter mentality with a demonstrable track record of opening doors and winning new accounts
- Self-motivated and comfortable operating autonomously across a national territory
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🔹 Why consider this opportunity:
- Join an established UK manufacturer with a strong presence within flexible packaging
- Broad portfolio of flexible packaging solutions serving demanding food applications
- 100% focus on new business with the freedom to build and develop your own customer base
- Opportunity to target customers nationally across several significant food sectors
- High level of autonomy with the backing of an experienced manufacturing and technical team
- Genuine opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's continued growth
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💰 Package:
- £DOE basic salary
- Attractive bonus structure
- Company car
- Additional benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious flexible packaging sales professional who enjoys winning new business and wants to join an established UK manufacturer where they can take ownership of developing new customers and driving growth.
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