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.

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