Vacancies

Business Development Manager

Location: Northampton

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + 25% Bonus Depending on experience
Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Are you a proactive, commercially minded professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and driving growth? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our client and take ownership of key accounts, projects, and strategic initiatives within the packaging sector.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Proactively manage accounts to deliver annualised sales targets
• Provide a highly responsive, customer-focused approach
• Communicate confidently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the packaging market
• Deliver against agreed deadlines, priorities, and targets in a demanding, customer-centred role
• Lead projects and communicate effectively across teams and clients
• Uphold exceptional service standards and attention to detail
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, reporting hazards and promoting a safe working environment

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing relationships at all levels
• Strong understanding of sales, account management, and commercial drivers
• Financial acumen and sector knowledge
• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Track record of ownership and consistent delivery
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept to dispatch
• Experience in packaging, paper, or corrugated industry (preferred)

What Is on Offer

• Highly Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000
• 25% performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme, annual leave, and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

To be considered, please apply with an up-to-date cv. For additional information, please call and ask for Claire O'Donoghue or Dan Pearce.

01604 620032

07791 991352

07976 744644

claire.od@irweb.co.uk / Dan.pearce@irweb.co.uk 

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Contact information

Claire O'Donoghue