Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Midlands Region | £45,000 - £50,000 Base Salary | Company Car | Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to cover the Midlands region for a well-established and growing packaging solutions business. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while also managing and expanding existing customer accounts. The Role You will be responsible for identifying, targeting, and securing new customers across a range of industrial and manufacturing sectors, while also developing long-term relationships with existing accounts. Working in a consultative, solution-led way, you will position packaging and consumable solutions that deliver operational efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain improvements. Key Responsibilities Generate new business across the Midlands region through proactive prospecting and networking Manage and grow an existing customer base Sell packaging solutions and/or adhesive-based products into industrial customers Conduct site visits, customer meetings, and technical discussions Prepare quotations, proposals, and pricing strategies Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers Achieve sales targets and contribute to regional growth strategy About You Proven background in packaging, adhesives, or related consumables/industrial sales Strong track record in new business development and account growth Consultative sales approach with the ability to understand technical requirements Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role Full UK driving licence Package Basic salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE Company car Bonus scheme (performance related) Mobile phone & laptop Long-term development opportunities within a growing businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy