Business Development Manager

Mickleover, Derby
WR Engineering

Business Development Manager. Printed Packaging

Location: North of England (Liverpool to Hull corridor, down to South of Birmingham)
Salary: 45,000 – 55,000 + commission (multiple structures available)
Office: Hull. Attendance required circa once per fortnight

A well-established, design-led packaging manufacturer with over 100 years’ heritage is looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK. The business provides a full end-to-end solution, from concept and graphic design through to print, conversion and logistics, supplying premium printed folded carton solutions across multiple industries.

The Role

• Identify, target and convert new business opportunities across key sectors
• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts
• Sell bespoke, design-led packaging solutions in a consultative manner
• Work closely with internal design, production and logistics teams to deliver full-service solutions

Candidate Profile

• Proven B2B sales background within packaging (folded cartons highly desirable)
• Strong new business hunter with a track record of opening and converting opportunities
• Experience selling into sectors such as food & beverage, engineering, automotive, healthcare or pet care
• Commercially credible and confident engaging at all levels

Key Requirements

• Packaging background preferred. Candidates with broader, non-food-dominant packaging exposure are of particular interest
• Based within the defined northern territory (no London coverage)
• Willing to travel and attend the Hull office regularly
• Self-motivated, target-driven and professional

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, independently owned business offering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions, with flexibility in commission structure and a strong focus on long-term customer partnerships.

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.