Business Development Manager
Smurfit Kappa Saxon – Lowestoft (Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex Territory)
Full Time / Permanent
Do you want to work for a company that...
- cares for its employees & customers
in equal measure
- is
serious about sustainability
& the environmental impact of its products & processes
- can provide a
long-term future
&
personal development
for those who aspire
If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa.
Are you ready to drive sustainable sales growth and build strong customer relationships As a Business Development Manager at Smurfit Kappa Saxon, you will play a pivotal role in improving and growing our business by establishing and developing relationships with both new and existing customers. Your mission is to identify new business opportunities, generate revenue, improve profitability, and help our business thrive.
Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be instrumental in executing strategic plans to boost sales and enhance the company's reputation in the market. You will create exciting and innovative opportunities using a solution-based sales approach that leverages the extensive range of products and services Smurfit Kappa Group offers. Your success will contribute to achieving the site sales strategy and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role will cover the Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex territory (but not limited to), so the location within this area for the role is flexible.
Key job requirements
- Collaborate with the Sales Director to develop and implement the sales strategy.
- Deliver the sales strategy for your territory and meet agreed targets for new business growth.
- Identify, establish, and cultivate relationships with new business prospects.
- Understand customer business models and processes to find opportunities for adding value.
- Manage new accounts to ensure customer and business satisfaction.
- Maintain and grow existing account portfolios to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Monitor and report on the commercial performance of accounts.
- Actively participate in marketing and promotional activities at the Lowestoft site.
- Support and work with the Customer Services function as required.
- Build and nurture relationships within Smurfit Kappa to maximize inter-company sales.
To be successful in the Business Development Manager role, candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Proven ability to establish and develop relationships in a customer-facing environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and proactive communication, including strong presentation skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Confident and articulate with personal drive and focus.
- Demonstrating a ‘design and solution' thought process.
- Flexible approach and a ‘can do' attitude.
- A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel for customer visits, site visits and training.g
What's on offer...
- 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
- Company Car or Cash Allowance equivalent
- Bonus Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
- Training & development
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
- Access to on-site mental health and wellbeing support
- Regular health assessments (role dependent)
- Cycle to work scheme
Who are we
We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers.
We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family'.
We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.
We are:
- A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
- Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
- Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.
Join us at Smurfit Kappa Saxon and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Click the Apply Now button to take your career to the next level!