About the Role
<p><strong>Business Development Manager. Printed Packaging</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> North of England (Liverpool to Hull corridor, down to South of Birmingham)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 – £55,000 + commission<br /><strong>Office:</strong> Hull. Attendance required circa once per fortnight</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identify, target and convert new business opportunities across key sectors</li>
<li>Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts</li>
<li>Sell bespoke, design-led packaging solutions in a consultative manner</li>
<li>Work closely with internal design, production and logistics teams to deliver full-service solutions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Proven B2B sales background within packaging (folded cartons highly desirable)</li>
<li>Strong new business hunter with a track record of opening and converting opportunities</li>
<li>Experience selling into sectors such as food & beverage, engineering, automotive, healthcare or pet care</li>
<li>Commercially credible and confident engaging at all levels</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Packaging background preferred. Candidates with broader, non-food-dominant packaging exposure are of particular interest</li>
<li>Based within the defined northern territory (no London coverage)</li>
<li>Willing to travel and attend the Hull office regularly</li>
<li>Self-motivated, target-driven and professional</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p>WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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