Business Development Manager

• Annual Salary: from £45,000 
• Location: South West of the UK
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Business Development Manager with a proactive and driven mentality, who is confident in developing new business through door knocking and has a strong drive for sales. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is keen on fully managing, supporting, and servicing the account-related needs of an assigned portfolio of clients within the drinks market, ensuring maximum sales revenue and gross margin.

• Fully manage and support all account-related needs of your assigned client portfolio, aiming to maximise sales revenue and gross margin.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends and analyse market data to develop effective business strategies.
• Develop a deep understanding of your clients’ business models, strategies, and ambitions.
• Proactively identify and target prospective customers within the drinks market.
• Seek opportunities to supply a full range of products to your portfolio accounts, converting leads into revenue-generating accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative packaging solutions.
• Spend most of your time on the road, with a split between new and existing customers.
• Record new opportunities, update and close existing opportunities on the company CRM.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance and business development activities, forecasting future revenue growth.

• Demonstrable experience in business development, preferably within the packaging industry, although this is not essential.
• Strong market research and analytical skills to identify trends and develop business strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a client portfolio effectively.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems to record and manage sales opportunities.
• A ‘hunter’ mentality, with confidence in developing new business and door knocking.
• Must be willing to travel extensively within the south of the country.

• Competitive salary with commission paid on existing and new business.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company car. 
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave.

To apply for this Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.