Business Development Manager | Timber & Heavy-Duty Packaging

Company: Mercury Search and Selection
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Location: Eccleston
Job Description:

Take on a highly impactful role within a specialist sector that supports major industrial and infrastructure projects. You’ll have the autonomy to drive new business, manage key client relationships, and deliver tailored solutions for complex packaging and logistics challenges. In return, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary with strong earning potential, opportunities to work on large-scale, high-value projects, and clear career progression within a growing, well-invested business. This is a role where your expertise and ambition will directly influence success and be well rewarded.

Business Development Manager | Timber & Heavy-Duty Packaging | Midlands | £ To attract the best

A UK-based provider of bespoke timber packaging solutions, the business has built a strong reputation over many years supporting clients across sectors such as automotive, industrial, and medical. Combining technical knowledge with customised design and durable manufacturing, they produce high-performance packaging tailored to precise specifications and compliance requirements. With a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and service, they deliver dependable solutions designed to protect products of all shapes and sizes throughout their journey.

You will be responsible for:

  • Proactively sourcing, developing, and converting new business opportunities within manufacturing, packaging, and merchant sectors to support long-term revenue growth
  • Establishing and nurturing strong client relationships to position the business as a trusted supplier of timber packaging solutions
  • Overseeing the entire sales process from initial prospecting and technical specification through to pricing, negotiation, and deal closure
  • Keeping up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and pricing dynamics to shape commercial strategy and optimise margins
  • Attending client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

Key attributes required:

  • Proven experience in business development or sales within timber, heavy duty, or corrugated packaging
  • Ability to build credibility and long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute account and territory plans
  • Technical understanding of bespoke timber and heavy-duty packaging solutions

Ready to take the next step in your career with a business that values expertise, ambition and results? Apply today!

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Posted: April 8th, 2026