Business Development Director - Food Packaging

£65,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Expenses + Progression to UK Managing Director

Remote with UK Travel

Full-time, Permanent

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.

The Role

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

The Person

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

If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

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