Business Development Manager - Packaging

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Business Development Manager – Packaging

Client:

WestRock

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

Job Description:

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

At Smurfit Westrock, we don’t just sell packaging — we solve problems, move markets, and fuel brand success. We\’re looking for a driven, ambitious Business Development Manager ready to chase down opportunities and turn leads into long-term partnerships across FMCG, industrial, and food & beverage sectors.

If you\’re competitive, resourceful, and thrive on results — this is your stage.

What You’ll Do

• Hunt for New Business
  Own the full sales cycle — from prospecting to close — in folding cartons and packaging machinery
• Own Your Targets
  Build and execute a winning strategy to hit ambitious growth goals
• Lead Onboarding Like a Pro
  Rally cross-functional teams to deliver a smooth, high-impact customer experience
• Build Deep Relationships
  Get in with Procurement, Ops, Marketing, and Tech — and stay in
• Negotiate with Confidence
  Handle deals with a focus on long-term value, not just the quick win
• Keep the Pipeline Full
  Stay sharp, stay organized, and always know what’s next

What You Bring

• A hunter’s mindset — self-starting, persistent, and motivated by results
• Strong commercial instincts and a strategic approach to complex sales
• Proven closer with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable managing your pipeline through CRM tools
• Comfortable working with technical specs, compliance, and supply chain dynamics

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