An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established packaging manufacturer with over 50 years of success. Serving a wide range of industries including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, engineering, retail, and FMCG, this leading packaging company is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth and further their career.

Business Development Manager – Packaging

£45,000 to £55,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Package

Location: Sheffield

What’s on Offer

• Choice of Hybrid/Diesel/Petrol company car or car allowance
• 20% bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Healthcare & pension scheme
• Laptop & phone provided

This is a field-based role with some time spent in the office. Due to sustained growth, our client is now looking for a motivated individual who can generate new business opportunities while managing and developing an existing portfolio worth £1–2 million. You’ll also be targeted to bring in an additional £250,000–£400,000 in new revenue.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will:

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across targeted markets
• Manage, develop, and grow an existing customer portfolio
• Analyse market trends, growth areas, and partnership opportunities
• Lead negotiations and follow up on commercial activity with UK customers, as well as support expansion into new territories
• Contribute to sales budget planning, monitor revenue and margins, and help drive business performance
• Promote the company’s image, values, and initiatives within the industry

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered, you will have:

• Packaging sales experience ideally in Corrugated & Timber however other areas of the industry will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the UK packaging market, ideally across the Midlands, Yorkshire, and Northwest regions
• Proven ability to generate new business and build lasting customer relationships
• A strong commercial mindset and customer-first approach
• Technical interest in packaging products and solutions
• A solid track record within the packaging sector in a sales/business development role

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact Sean Turton on 01254 781300 or send your CV to sean@serlimited.com. "SER-IN"