Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager – Packaging Automation / Pack Bench Solutions

UK – National Role (Home-Based with Travel)

£50,000 – £60,000 Basic + Bonus + Company Car / Allowance

A global manufacturer of protective packaging and packaging automation solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business across the UK. The role focuses on helping organisations improve packing efficiency, reduce damage rates, and optimise fulfilment operations through automated pack bench systems and protective packaging technology.

The Role

This is a new business-focused, consultative sales role targeting organisations operating high-volume packing, fulfilment, and distribution environments, including e-commerce fulfilment operations, 3PL/logistics providers, distribution centres, and manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing new business opportunities across the UK for pack bench and packaging automation solutions
• Targeting e-commerce fulfilment centres, 3PL providers, distribution centres, and manufacturers
• Conducting site visits to assess packing processes and recommend automation improvements
• Designing pack bench layouts and packaging automation solutions with support from technical teams
• Building relationships with Operations Directors, Engineering Managers, Warehouse Managers, and Procurement teams
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to proposal and close

About You

• Proven B2B business development experience
• Experience selling pack bench systems, automation, or warehouse packing equipment or a strong understanding of fulfilment, distribution, or packing operations
• Experience within protective packaging, warehouse automation, logistics, or manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
• Can be based anywhere across the UK

Package

• £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
• Bonus / commission structure
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension and benefits
• National role with significant autonomy and growth opportunity

Ready to take your packaging automation sales career to a national level?

Apply now and drive real business impact across the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English