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An exciting opportunity has come up to work for one of the most innovative and creative glass & plastic packaging companies in the UK which primarily serve the Food & Beverage sectors, as well as wines and spirits. This role will mainly focus on the FMCG markets and will primarily involve new business to begin with in the Midlands/South UK, however the role will change over time and become more of a sales account manager role.
Business Development Manager£45,000 to £66,000South/MidlandsMy client is offering an electric car, 25 days holiday plus bank, life insurance 3x salary, bonus based on the percentage of the salary (10,000 - £12,000 potential earnings on top), pension, credit card, phone, laptop etc.
Responsibilities• This role is a combination of both organically growing existing business & generating new business:• There will be a need to target specific FMCG customers who will then become part of your portfolio. • A requirement to meet customers and ensure all of their expectations are met and managed accordingly• Your role includes dealing with new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, services prospection, negotiation and commercial follow up of UK customers and branching out further afield acting in the markets targeted by the organisation. • Be part of the team ensuring the department targets are achieved and exceeded.• You will play an active part in the development of the sales budget, monitor revenue and margins, promote the image of the company and you will continue with the improvement of the initiatives of the company.• Conduct weekly reports on customer visits, pipeline, sales projections etc.• Provide excellent communicate channels both internally and externally.
Essential• A minimum of 3-6 years+ experience in glass or plastic packaging would be ideal.• Experience of setting own short, medium, and long terms new business targets as well as a strategic approach and consultative approach to the role.• Be able manage a portfolio of accounts with customers who range from £50,000 – £250,000 plus. • Have a great understanding of the UK market.• You must be happy developing new business opportunities and building on your successes.• Must be able to nurture existing accounts.• Improve on gross margins.• A sense of business relationships and customer service.• High interest in the technical dimension of the products.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on or email a copy of your current CV to  - "SER-IN"
