Business Development Director - Packaging

Business Development Director - Food & Drinks Packaging

£90,000 - £110,00 + Bonus + Expenses + Progression to UK Managing Director

Remote with UK Travel

Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Are you a commercially sharp business development leader with a strong network across UK food & beverage manufacturers? Are you interested in building and scaling a UK division for an already highly profitable international packaging company? This is a rare opportunity to lead UK growth for a long-established international glass packaging business who has recently been awarded a major supply contract for the UK & Ireland. With existing sales in the UK, a strong global backing and a product portfolio specifically tailored for the local market, they are now ready to accelerate their growth in the UK and need an experienced, well-connected Business Development Director to lead the charge. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience generating new businesses and expanding relationships with customers in a senior-level Sales or BD position at any business supplying physical products to the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry - for example from a Packaging or Labelling background. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high‑potential market and play a defining role in building a UK division from the ground up. For an ambitious commercial leader with the right network and drive, the long‑term growth and progression potential here is genuinely exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Winning new business with both boutique and large national businesses in the food & beverage manufacturing sector
• Managing and growing key accounts, overseeing pricing, tenders and negotiations
• Executing a UK commercial plan using prior market analysis
• Working closely with overseas HQ staff to ensure smooth logistics, order flow and customer support
• Supporting long-term UK expansion including future warehouse acquisition and recruitment of new staff

Qualifications

• Strong BD background in packaging, labelling or FMCG, with extensive connections in the UK
• Solid commercial skills including budgeting, margins and business planning
• Strong negotiator with the ability to build relationships across large and boutique producers
• Self‑motivated, autonomous and comfortable travelling nationally to directly meet with prospective and existing customers

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