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Permanent

Business Development Manager

WR Engineering
Manchester
money-bag £55000 - £65000/annum
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 225564529

Business Development Manager

UK National | Home Based
-55,000 - -65,000 Basic + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance

Are you an acc6mplished Business Development Manager with over 10 years'' experience in the packaging industry? Do you have a proven track record of winning national accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth?

We''re partnering with a leading packaging manufacturer to recruit a commercially driven Business Development Manager to spearhead new business development across the UK. This is a strategic, national role focused on securing high-value opportunities across manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics, e-commerce, FMCG and industrial markets.

The salary and package have been benchmarked against comparable senior national packaging sales roles in the UK, where experienced Business Development Managers typically command -60,00075,000 basic salaries, uncapped bonus schemes and company car or car allowance.



The Role

  • Drive new business growth across the UK.
  • Identify, develop and secure major national accounts.
  • Build relationships with procurement, operations and senior decision-makers.
  • Deliver consultative packaging solutions that improve cost, efficiency and sustainability.
  • Develop strategic sales plans and manage a robust pipeline.
  • Work closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.


The Candidate

  • Minimum 10 years'' sales experience within the packaging industry (essential).
  • Proven success winning and developing major UK accounts.
  • Strong knowledge of packaging products and solution-based selling.
  • Excellent commercial, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage a national territory.
  • Full UK driving licence.


Package

  • -55,000 - -65,000 basic salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Contributory pension
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Laptop, mobile phone and all business expenses
  • Genuine career progression within a growing, market-leading packaging busines

WR Engineering are the #1 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.

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