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Business Development Manager

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Mid level
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Mid level
As a Business Development Manager, you will focus on driving new business growth and building strong relationships within the FMCG sector, primarily in packaging. You'll work independently, travel as needed, and collaborate with other sales teams to achieve targets and deliver presentations.
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About the role 

The DS Smith Sales team are a dynamic and vibrant mix of professionals who focus on delivering the Sales strategy, goals and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. From our energetic Business Development Team who create opportunities, to our incredible Account Managers who build & strengthen relationships with Global Brands, the Sales team are the face of our business and our biggest ambassadors!

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and driven individual to join as a Business Development Manager for the UK Central Packaging Division. This a key position within the business so looking for an ambitious, customer focused individual to come and be part of this amazing team!

Working across the wider packaging teams and liaising with the other Sales Mangers, you will use your input and autonomy to transform the role in line with our growth strategy. This is a true Business Development role, and whilst there is a small amount of account management required, there is admin support to aid with this.

As a strong sales professional and a natural ‘people-person’, you will thrive on networking with existing and potential customers to bring in new business across the organisation. Your experience within the industry means you will be building strong working relations within various markets such as Drinks, Snacks and wider FMCG markets. You will be home-based but there is a strong focus on travelling to meet customers and meeting teams at our sites.

So, if you have experience in new business development, have the tenacity and spirit to work in a fast-paced role and are eager for a new challenge – then we might be looking for you!

About you  

  • Proven success, knowledge, and experience in Business Development role within FMCG– packaging experience desirable but will welcome experience in other areas
  • A Full driving license
  • A strong ability to work independently & remotely with travel as needed
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to deal with conflict and challenge both externally and internally
  • Driven to meet sales targets
  • Proven success, knowledge, and experience with pipeline management and sales reporting
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around the business
  • Ability to deliver dynamic & professional presentations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Sales bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

Location: This is a full time, home-based role with frequent travel to our customers (nationally)

We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world.  We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change.

Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

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