Job Details:

Job title: Business Development Manager
Remuneration: £40-45,000 OTE (depending on experience and proven ability), car, laptop and phone. Up to £10k of this OTE is available in the form of a bonus if the successful candidate hits their target – this bonus is uncapped if they exceed budget.
Location: National

The Company
• Our client is a significant corrugated packaging group, with extremely competitive and high-quality machinery producing speciality / decorative packaging. 
• There is a real commitment to the client throughout the business – everyone is aligned to meeting the customer’s needs.
• This ethos is underpinned by a broad product offer; from big brown boxes to small litho-printed packs.
• There is also a growing willingness to elevate their game, with a restless drive to offer leading edge service to clients.
• The operational side of the business is excellent – with a real commitment to lean manufacturing principles whilst ensuring that all staff are cherished

The Role
• The main challenges of the Business Development Manager’s role are:
o The successful candidate’s objectives will initially be to win £500k of new business.
o After six months of successful new business development (i.e. once the run rate is up to an annualised £500,000), the successful candidate will inherit Account Management responsibility for a number of significant national accounts.
o Manage the cost to serve to these key clients, and enhance margins.

Main responsibilities include:
o Developing profitable new business in line with the company strategy.
o Maintaining and exploring the growth of existing customer accounts.

The Person
• The key experience and knowledge requirements for the role of Business Development Manager:
o A proven track record of sales results and a pedigree in business development (essential)
o Sound knowledge of the print and packaging industry.
o The successful candidate MUST have good experience of retail ready packaging and litho in particular.

• The key personal behaviours and attitudes required for the role are:
o Strong influencing  / negotiating skills.
o The absence of a self-centred ego.
o Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
o Innovation & individuality.
o Good communication skills.
o A team-player with a passion.

Why You Should Apply
• Yes the package is eye-catching and the support you’ll have behind you is excellent.
• Just as importantly, there is an utter commitment to being the best that will make you proud to work for them.
• You would be joining an excellent team that are going places.

For further details, please contact Lisa Bhardwaj with your CV on: lisa@knowitall.co.uk
(Know It All is acting as an employment agency)