Business Development Manager

Are you ready to elevate your career with a role that offers both challenge and reward? Cloud 9 is seeking a Business Development Manager for one of the world’s foremost leaders in the packaging industry. This role, based in the Midlands, is your chance to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact, our client supplies sustainable packaging solutions primarily to the food, drink, fresh produce & pharmaceutical industries.  You will enjoy working with a portfolio of key accounts and also generating new business.

Why This Role Stands Out

Global Influence: Work with a company renowned for its innovation and leadership in the packaging sector.
Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and experience in a demanding yet supportive environment.
Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in managing and growing key accounts, contributing directly to the company’s success.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values your input and supports your professional journey.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve yearly sales targets.
Maintain a first class customer-focused approach.
Using value engineering to improve margins and take costs out.
Engage confidently and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
Drive business growth through developing a good understanding of the packaging market.
Deliver against agreed deadlines, targets, and priorities in a customer-focused role.
Collaborate effectively as a team player.
Manage projects and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
Provide exceptional levels of service to all customers.
Report accidents, incidents and faulty equipment, to management.
Adhere to all company health and safety regulations and standards.

Skills and Experience

Experience in the packaging industry, paper based preferred.

Proven successful track record of winning new business.

An understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept and design to production and despatch.
Experience in managing relationships at all levels.
A solid understanding of sales and account management processes.
A strong financial background with an understanding of key business drivers.
Commercial acumen.
Excellent attention to detail.

Strong work ethic.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
A proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
Proficiency in Microsoft software i.e. Excel.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.

Flexible.

Remuneration

You will receive an attractive salary with bonus – apply within for full details!

CLOUD 9 IS ACTING AS A RECRUITMENT AGENCY