Are you a commercially driven Business Development Director ready to accelerate growth in sustainable, paper-based packaging?

Join a leading manufacturer with strong operational capability and investment, seeking a strategic leader to unlock new markets, strengthen key customer relationships, and drive profitable expansion! This is a chance to align your ambition and expertise with a business committed to innovation and long-term growth; offering the autonomy, support, and scale needed to turn opportunity into measurable success!

Business Development Director | Paper-based Packaging | UK | £120k OTE

A leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging solutions, serving a diverse range of market sectors across Europe and beyond. The company combines advanced manufacturing capability with innovative design expertise. With an extensive production network and strong supply chain infrastructure, it delivers high-quality, scalable solutions tailored to customer needs. Committed to sustainability, and long-term partnerships, the business supports brands in transitioning toward more responsible packaging choices.

You will be responsible for:

• Building and strengthening senior-level customer relationships, leading negotiations, and establishing long-term partnership agreements
• Driving strategic business development initiatives to expand market share and deliver sustainable revenue growth across multiple sectors
• Identifying and securing new opportunities within paper-based packaging, aligning commercial strategy with manufacturing capability
• Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, design, and supply chain teams to deliver innovative, paper-based packaging solutions
• Developing and managing a strong sales pipeline, forecasting performance, and executing growth plans in line with company objectives

Key attributes required:

• Strategic commercial leadership with the ability to define and execute long-term growth strategies that deliver sustainable profitability and market expansion
• A proven track record of driving new business growth, entering new markets, and securing high-value partnerships
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management capability, influencing high-level decision-makers and building strategic alliances
• Deep market insight across paper-based and fibre packaging sectors, with the foresight to anticipate industry trends and position the business competitively
• Strong organisational leadership, embedding a high-performance culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and commercial return

If you’re motivated by building momentum, creating value, and growing alongside an established industry leader, this could be the right next step for both of you!