Business Development Manager
SME
West Sussex £Competitive Basic + uncapped bonus + Benefits
Ready to grow your sales career where your ambition will be rewarded?
Do you want autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact?
Join a Growing Packaging Business with Big Ambitions
Our client is a highly regarded supplier of bespoke packaging solutions, serving customers across the food industry for over 40 years. From humble beginnings in vacuum pouches, the business has ambitious but realistic growth plans supported by a scaling up business coach.
Independent, ambitious, and people-focused, they offer a supportive, “relaxed but driven” culture where development is encouraged, success is recognised, and careers can grow.
The Role
Will maximise sales opportunities by building strong relationships with new and existing customers, managing enquiries and quotations, and driving account growth. You’ll also support outbound sales campaigns and work closely with the Managing Director to strengthen sales performance.
What You’ll Bring
✔ 3+ years’ B2B sales/account management experience, ideally in food, packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or foodservice
✔ A track record of growing existing accounts and winning business
✔ Strong relationship-building and communication skills – confident on the phone, video, and face-to-face
✔ Experience managing opportunities through a CRM system
✔ Commercial confidence in negotiating, influencing, quoting, and closing sales
✔ A proactive, self-starting mindset with the drive to pick up the phone and make things happen
Who You Are
You’re curious, commercially minded, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’re organised, resilient under pressure, and motivated by growth and results. Most importantly, you’re a team player who values kindness, humility, and making a positive impact.
Why Join?
Stable, growing business in an essential market sector
Supportive team culture with real career potential
Diverse customers and products – no two days are the same
Training, development, and the chance to grow with the business
So if you’re driven, curious, and commercially minded — this is should be your next move
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What are your 3 strongest attributes?
Experience:
- Sales / Account Management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
