Business Development Manager UK&I

Role Overview

Join the DS Smith Sales team as a Business Development Manager for the UK Central Packaging Division. This is a key position within the business, requiring an ambitious, customer-focused individual to work across the wider packaging teams and liaise with other Sales Managers.

What You Will Do

As a strong sales professional, you will thrive on networking with existing and potential customers to bring in new business across the organisation. You will be home-based but will travel to meet customers and meet teams at our sites across the country.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a true Business Development role, requiring a pro-active and driven individual with experience in new business development, strong business acumen, and negotiation skills. You will have the autonomy to transform the role in line with our growth strategy.

Requirements

• Proven success, knowledge, and experience in Business Development role within FMCG– packaging experience desirable but will welcome experience in other areas
• A Full driving license
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to deal with conflict and challenge both externally and internally
• Driven to meet sales targets
• Proven success, knowledge, and experience with pipeline management and sales reporting
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around the business
• Ability to deliver dynamic & professional presentations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Sales bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme