Business Development Executive in Grimsby

BlueSky is looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term customers. It's an exciting time to join us. BlueSky is an established Grimsby-based packaging specialist and, since June 2026, part of Berlin Packaging EMEA – combining the responsive, entrepreneurial approach that has made BlueSky successful with the scale, product range and international reach of a global packaging leader. We're growing, and we need a Business Development Executive who can help us win the next generation of BlueSky customers.

Why BlueSky?

• You'll be joining a successful local business at an important stage in its growth – with the backing and opportunities that come from being part of Berlin Packaging EMEA.

We Offer:

• £35,000–£40,000 salary, depending on experience
• 25 days' holiday + public holidays + an additional day off for your birthday
• Company pension, Perkbox employee discounts, and lunch provided on Fridays
• 7:30am–4:30pm, 39 hours per week
• Exposure to a diverse range of customers and industries
• Genuine opportunity to develop as the business grows

The Business Development Executive Role:

This is a genuine new-business sales role. Working alongside our experienced sales team, you'll take ownership of developing prospects and converting them into profitable, long-term customers.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Identifying and approaching new prospective customers
• Following up and skilfully qualifying inbound and marketing-generated opportunities, in line with defined criteria
• Proactive prospecting, including outbound calling
• Building relationships with decision-makers and understanding their commercial needs
• Developing opportunities from first conversation through to new customer
• Re-engaging lapsed customers where there is potential to grow revenue
• Managing your pipeline as well as inputting and maintaining an accurate CRM
• Delivering against clear activity and new-business revenue targets
• Completing relevant sales administration tasks

About You:

We're more interested in attitude, ability and potential than finding someone with a perfect CV. Packaging experience is useful, but it isn't essential.

You’ll probably thrive here if you:

• Enjoy winning new business and creating opportunities
• Build rapport quickly and communicate confidently
• Are comfortable picking up the phone and starting new conversations
• Are persistent, organised and good at following through
• Ask good questions, listen and understand what customers really need
• Take ownership of your results
• Are coachable, curious and always looking to improve

How we work:

Our values shape how we work, how we treat customers and what we expect from one another:

• Commit and Deliver – We have a can do, will do and DOES DO attitude. We accept responsibility and accountability. We are reliable and trustworthy. We consistently deliver timely, accurate, professional performance.
• Humble and Positive – We are collaborative team players and positive irrespective. We are experts without ego. We are confident and caring. We celebrate wins and share learns.
• Hungry for Improvement – We are always learning. We hold each other accountable in a supportive way. We are agile and ready for change. We value feedback and strive for continuous improvement.

Interested?

If you're a motivated Business Development Executive who enjoys creating opportunities and winning new customers, we'd like to hear from you. So please click "apply now" and we'll be in touch. Send us your CV and a short note telling us what attracted you to the role and why you think you'd be a great fit for BlueSky.