A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic packaging supplier of corrugated packaging as well as other packaging solutions who has been established since for 30+ years. They have a very innovative approach to the industry and continue to grow each year especially in these specific areas such as the Ecommerce, 3PL Retail, FMCG, Industrial, Aerospace, Electronics, Healthcare and Automotive industries. The company are now seeking Business Development Manager to grow the business in the above marketplace.

Business Development Manager

£40,000 - £50,000 DOE + commission/bonus (OTE £45,000/£60,000) plus hybrid car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank, health cash plan, 5-6 % matched pension, laptop, mobile

Location – Luton

This role will include some office work, but with travel due to the nature of the role. The role is now available due to an increase in workload and growth. Your day-to-day duties will be based around business development where you will create new opportunities for the company to increase their clientele, in addition to managing the customers that you bring on.  

Responsibilities Include:

• You will have a proven experience in developing and winning new business in the UK as well as being able to manage a budget target of £1.5 – £2 million pounds worth of business once your pipeline has built up.
• You will be driven to succeed and will also have the ability to work with a highly effective sales support team in order to maximise the service of the company.
• Be able to deal 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.
• You will be able to manage your time and diary effectively to achieve set KPI’s.
• You will be working with internal stakeholders on an international scale to ensure a smooth transition through the sales process.
• Promote the company and its business.

Essential

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong account management and new business skills.
• Sound experience in a sales environment is key and ideally from the following industries: Packaging, FMCG, Distribution or other relative industry.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbally.
• Experience of closing and negotiation techniques.
• Adaptable and flexible on managing workload.

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If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on 01254781300 or email a copy of your current CV to sean@serlimited.com "SER-IN"