Business Development Manager in Birmingham

Job Ref: B12758DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing packaging business with a strong reputation within the UK market particularly for the food packaging market. The business has continued to invest in its people, services and customer offering and is now looking to strengthen its commercial team as part of an exciting period of growth.Business Development ManagerMidlandsSalary - 40,000 - 50,000 DOE + 5,000 - 15,000 OTE +650 Car Allowance, 6% Pension Contribution, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Company Credit Card, Laptop & Mobile PhoneThis is a newly created role and represents a genuine investment into the continued growth of the business. They are looking for a high performing Business Development Manager who thrives on winning new business, opening new accounts and developing long-term commercial relationships.There will also be responsibility for managing and developing an existing customer portfolio worth in excess of 2,000,000, including relationships with some major food chains. Due to the nature of the customer base, primary packaging experience is highly desirable.The RoleDrive new business across the UK also dependent on location.Achieve a new business target of around 250,000Manage and develop an existing portfolio of customers worth 2,000,000+Manage relationships with some major food chain customersTarget local businesses with a typical spend of around 25,000 - 100,000+Work closely with an experienced marketing team while building your own pipeline through proactive business developmentBuild long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities for sustainable growthDevelop new accounts and become a key point of contact for customersPlay a key role in an exciting period of expansion, with significant opportunities to make your mark within the businessRequirementsProven track record in Business Development, Area Sales or Technical SalesA genuine hunter mentality with a passion for winning new businessPackaging industry experience would be highly desirable, particularly primary packagingCandidates who understand the Food, Vendor/Beverage would be ideal.Strong commercial awareness with excellent relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated, driven and comfortable managing your own territoryExperience managing and developing a significant customer portfolio would be highly advantageousIf this exciting opportunity is for you, please email or call for more details. "SER-IN"