Job Title: Business Development Manager – Corrugated

Salary: £Competitive Basic + Commission

Location: East Anglia

Reference: J7182

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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies on an ongoing basis.
More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature. It is therefore in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on your sector, to:

  • Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Head of Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Board level, account management, and all levels of sales vacancies – George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector. For example, a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management. In fact, we have over 30 specialist categories.
Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or in the near future as soon as a good match to your skill set and experience becomes available.

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Are you an ambitious, commercially-minded sales professional with a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving business growth? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join a dynamic corrugated packaging manufacturer with a rich heritage and a reputation for bespoke packaging solutions.

Our client’s business designs and produces high-quality corrugated packaging for a wide range of sectors. If you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and want to make a real impact, this could be your next big step.

🌟 About the Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in identifying and winning new business opportunities, nurturing customer relationships and expanding market presence across key sectors. You’ll work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored corrugated solutions that delight customers and drive sustainable growth.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Source and develop new business leads across your territory through proactive outreach, networking and market insight.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships at decision-maker level.
  • Manage the full sales cycle — from first contact through proposal, negotiation and contract close.
  • Collaborate with design, estimating and production teams to develop commercially viable packaging solutions.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to identify opportunities and shape strategy.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts, and report on pipeline activity.

📌 About You

  • Proven track record in business development or B2B sales, ideally within corrugated packaging or related manufacturing.
  • Strong hunter mentality — you’re motivated by new opportunities and delivering results.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Commercially astute with a consultative sales approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team with a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings across your territory.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in driving commercial success in the corrugated packaging industry, we’d love to hear from you!

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Contact: Chloe Thompson

Telephone: 0207 838 9695

Categories: Packaging, Sales, Corrugated, East Anglia


***

This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies on an ongoing basis.
More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature. It is therefore in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on your sector, to:

  • Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Head of Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
  • Board level, account management, and all levels of sales vacancies – George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector. For example, a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management. In fact, we have over 30 specialist categories.
Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or in the near future as soon as a good match to your skill set and experience becomes available.

***

Are you an ambitious, commercially-minded sales professional with a passion for building long-term client relationships and driving business growth? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join a dynamic corrugated packaging manufacturer with a rich heritage and a reputation for bespoke packaging solutions.

Our client’s business designs and produces high-quality corrugated packaging for a wide range of sectors. If you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and want to make a real impact, this could be your next big step.

🌟 About the Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in identifying and winning new business opportunities, nurturing customer relationships and expanding market presence across key sectors. You’ll work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored corrugated solutions that delight customers and drive sustainable growth.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Source and develop new business leads across your territory through proactive outreach, networking and market insight.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships at decision-maker level.
  • Manage the full sales cycle — from first contact through proposal, negotiation and contract close.
  • Collaborate with design, estimating and production teams to develop commercially viable packaging solutions.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to identify opportunities and shape strategy.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts, and report on pipeline activity.

📌 About You

  • Proven track record in business development or B2B sales, ideally within corrugated packaging or related manufacturing.
  • Strong hunter mentality — you’re motivated by new opportunities and delivering results.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Commercially astute with a consultative sales approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team with a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings across your territory.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in driving commercial success in the corrugated packaging industry, we’d love to hear from you!

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