Ready to make a real impact in a business where your expertise, relationships, and ambition directly drive growth?

You'll take ownership of a high-potential territory within the dynamic corrugated packaging sector, backed by a respected company with strong manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to innovation. You'll enjoy the autonomy to shape your sales strategy, build long-term partnerships with leading brands, and influence key commercial decisions while being rewarded with a competitive salary, uncapped earning potential, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Senior Business Development Manager | Corrugated Packaging | North East England | Up to £80k + bonus

As the world's largest packaging manufacturer, this industry-leading organisation is at the forefront of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, supplying many of the world's most recognised consumer brands. Serving customers across FMCG, food, beverage, e-commerce, and retail sectors, the business delivers high-performance packaging solutions that enhance brand visibility, improve supply chain efficiency, and support sustainability goals. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership, it offers an exciting environment for ambitious commercial professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a strategic business development plan to drive revenue growth across FMCG, food, beverage, e-commerce, and retail markets

• Identifying, targeting, and securing new business opportunities with key accounts and prospective customers

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with decision-makers across procurement, operations, supply chain, and packaging functions

• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and opportunity qualification through to negotiation, contract award, and implementation

• Collaborating with design, innovation, operations, and customer service teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions that meet customer requirements

Key attributes required:

• Proven success in business development and new business acquisition within the corrugated packaging or wider packaging sector

• Commercially astute with a clear understanding of margin management, pricing strategies, and profitable growth

• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Highly effective negotiator with a strong track record of securing long-term commercial agreements

• Consultative sales approach focused on understanding customer challenges and delivering value-added solutions

If you're motivated by winning new business, delivering sustainable packaging solutions, and seeing the tangible results of your success, this is a role where you can truly thrive. Apply today!