Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
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About the role
The DS Smith Sales team are a dynamic and vibrant mix of professionals who focus on delivering the Sales strategy goals and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. From our energetic Business Development Team who create opportunities to our incredible Account Managers who build & strengthen relationships with Global Brands the Sales team are the face of our business and our biggest ambassadors!
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven individual to join us as a Business Development Manager for the UK Central Packaging Division. This is a fantastic role for someone with a few years of sales experience looking for a new challenge with significant development opportunities and pathways for growth within an amazing team!
In this role youll be actively involved in new business development within the dynamic packaging industry. Youll work closely with experienced sales managers contributing directly to our sales strategy by identifying and creating opportunities. While supporting the wider sales team across the UK and potentially Europe youll contribute to our growth strategy by taking ownership of lead generation initial customer outreach and building foundational relationships that will blossom into key accounts by supporting various tender processes.
This role is perfect for someone keen to establish themselves as a strong sales professional eager to network and drive the acquisition of new business across various markets including Drinks Snacks and wider FMCG. You will be home-based but there is a strong focus on travelling to meet customers and meeting teams at our sites across the country as you develop your portfolio.
We are deeply committed to your professional growth. As a Business Development Manager youll have access to our comprehensive sales training programs mentorship from senior leaders and opportunities to shadow experienced colleagues. If you have a solid foundation in sales possess the tenacity and spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager for a new challenge with clear progression then we might be looking for you!
About you
- Experience in a Sales or Business Development role within FMCG packaging experience desirable but will welcome experience in other areas
- A Full driving license
- A strong ability to work independently & remotely with travel as needed
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with conflict and challenge both externally and internally
- A clear drive to meet and exceed sales targets with a proactive approach to managing your pipeline and understanding 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
- Sharesave scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
Location: This is a full time home-based role with frequent travel to our customers (nationally)
About us
We are DS Smith together with International Paper we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based believe a better more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65000 colleagues in North America and Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who are experts in innovationmanufacturing design sales sustainability supply chain and much more. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
Fair recruitment at DS Smith
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world we aim to build a diverse motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly differences are valued and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
