Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Location: Corby (Onsite)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 basic + performance-related bonus
Benefits: Mileage paid + uncapped bonus structure
 
The Company
A well-established packaging company based in Corby, supplying high-quality packaging solutions across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for service and product range, the business is looking to appoint a driven Business Development Manager to accelerate growth and expand market share.
 
The Role
This is a standalone, office-based Business Development role focused on generating and converting new, lapsed, and competitor accounts. You will be responsible for managing your own pipeline, setting your own appointments, and driving revenue growth across the full product portfolio. You will be responsible for meeting with customers.
The position is onsite in Corby when not visiting clients, with regular travel to customer premises.
You will not be responsible for managing any sales staff — this is a hands-on, individual contributor role suited to someone who thrives on autonomy and accountability.
 
Key Responsibilities

Identify and win new business opportunities
Re-engage lapsed accounts and convert competitor-held business
Cross-sell across the full product range to maximise account value
Promote and sell redundant/slow-moving stock where appropriate
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
Set your own appointments and manage your own diary
Build strong, long-term customer relationships
Meet and exceed agreed revenue and margin targets
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting
Bonus Structure

Performance-related bonuses are paid based on a variety of factors, including:
New business acquisition
Growth and cross-selling across product ranges
Successful movement of redundant stock
Overall revenue and margin performanceAbout You

Proven experience in business development, ideally within the packaging industry
Strong track record of winning new business
Highly self-motivated and target-driven
Confident setting your own appointments and managing your own pipeline
Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
Able to work independently and manage time effectively
Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer

Basic salary £45,000 - £50,000
Uncapped bonus potential
Mileage expenses paid
Autonomy to build and shape your territory
Support from an established operational teamDoes this sound like the role for you? Please apply today with an up-to-date CV, or give us a call at Pertemps Northampton for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed