Embrace a senior role where your strategic perspective and commercial acumen directly influence growth and define your client portfolio.

This position offers real senior-level impact, with the authority to shape strategy, influence key decisions, and operate as a trusted commercial leader within the business. Backed by world-class R&D, marketing, and operational teams. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture that invests in your development and rewards success with strong earning potential.

Senior Business Development Manager | Cartons | UK | Up to £80k plus bonus

A dynamic, forward thinking and commercially driven organisation that ground themselves with values fostering collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. Talent is nurtured, success is shared and their commitment to excellent is second to none.

With a reputation built on innovation, quality and environmental responsibility, they deliver cutting edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of both their clients and the planet.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the identification, targeting, and acquisition of new business opportunities with major blue-chip and strategic clients
• Owning the onboarding of new clients, establishing trusted, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision-makers
• Driving long-term account growth through strategic development plans, including upselling, cross-selling, and expansion into new categories or markets
• Representing the business at a senior level across the UK & Ireland, attending high-level client meetings, negotiations, and industry events
• Managing and strategically developing a robust sales pipeline and contributing to overall commercial strategy and growth planning

Key attributes required:

• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify, shape, and convert high-value business opportunities
• Proven senior-level commercial acumen, with confidence engaging and influencing C-suite and senior decision-makers
• A results-driven leader who combines new business drive with long-term account development focus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at a consultative, senior level
• High levels of ownership, resilience, and professionalism, with the credibility to represent the business at executive and industry forums

Ready to take your business development career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of carton manufacturing.