Sustainable Packaging BD Manager – UK & Ireland

Nutripack; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food packaging specialist in the United Kingdom seeks a Sales Manager to develop sales across the UK and Ireland. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients in the food industry, prospecting new business, and promoting innovative, eco-responsible packaging solutions. Candidates should have 5-10 years of sales experience, particularly in the food sector, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel significantly. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar sales position.
• Experience selling packaging in the food industry preferred.
• Strong familiarity with B2B environments essential.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel 60-70% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand a portfolio of food industry clients.
• Prospect and develop new business in the assigned region.
• Promote and sell eco-responsible packaging solutions.
• Coordinate product testing with clients and prospects.
• Respond to tenders and RFPs with internal teams.
• Produce detailed reporting on sales activities.

Skills

Client management

Prospecting new clients

Promoting sustainable solutions

Communication skills

Autonomy and drive

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

A leading food packaging specialist in the United Kingdom seeks a Sales Manager to develop sales across the UK and Ireland. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients in the food industry, prospecting new business, and promoting innovative, eco-responsible packaging solutions. Candidates should have 5-10 years of sales experience, particularly in the food sector, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel significantly. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity.