Jobs, fresher vacancy - Business Development Manager - Packaging Industry! • Kent

Company: Kairos Recruitment Group

Kent

Position: Business Development Manager Location: Aylesford Hours: 9am - 5pm Salary: £40k - £50k My client is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. Employing over 100 personnel in the design, manufacture and distribution of product, my client works with major global, blue-chip brands, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Possess a strong understanding of the company's products, the competition in the industry and positioning Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Managing customer enquiries from initial receipt of project brief, in liaison with the Internal customer service Team and/or Customers Associated duties to give total internal support and service to designated, high-profile brands/customers. Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends Skills and Attributes for a Business Development Manager: Minimum 3 years previous sales experience essential Minimum of 3-5 years working within packaging industry essential Full UK driving licence required (Travelling to external customer meetings may be occasionally required via car or public transport) Proactive prospecting Relationship building and customer oriented Result orientated Excellent negotiation and communication skills Benefits for the Business Development Manager include: Competitive Salary DOE 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance Company Workplace Pension Long Service Award Death in Service Salary Benefits Program including: - Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts Recruitment Referral Program Annual Health Assessment If you are interested in this role, please apply today. For more information, please call Olivia on 020 8051 3908