Business Development Manager
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Greif. Works from Home · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find, develop and close new business opportunities throughout the UK
- Expand your understanding of the small plastics market while growing existing customer accounts
- Build customer proposals, set pricing, and negotiate commercial terms
- Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to support customers
- Present products and solutions, maintain CRM data, and share competitive market insights
What you bring
- A demonstrated record of winning business through sales and development work
- Strong commercial judgment, negotiation ability, and customer communication skills
- The capacity to prospect, qualify leads, and turn opportunities into profitable sales
- Experience in rigid plastics, industrial packaging, manufacturing, related sectors, or technical sales is useful
Who this fits
This role suits a self-directed UK-based seller who enjoys finding new opportunities, managing customer relationships, and owning results. You should be comfortable with domestic customer travel, including visits lasting multiple days. Strong organisation, resilience, persuasion, and problem-solving are central to the role.
From the employer
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035248 Business Development Manager (Open)Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Manager who would support the sales of our small plastic and other portfolio products in the UK.
If you are a self-starter with experience in the packaging industry or plastics, this is the opportunity for you to upscale your career and join a future-facing company.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the UK.
Build and grow market knowledge within the small plastics sector.
Manage and develop existing customer relationships to maximise retention and growth.
Create compelling customer value propositions and commercial offers.
Prepare pricing quotations and negotiate commercial agreements.
Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance teams to ensure outstanding customer support.
Deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and solution proposals.
Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
Provide technical guidance and packaging recommendations to customers.
Champion Greif's product portfolio and communicate market and competitive insights.
Leverage Commercial Excellence tools to identify opportunities and drive performance.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Proven track record in business development and sales.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Ability and aptitude towards domestic, sometimes multi-day customer visits
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Highly organised with strong planning and time management skills.
Ability to generate leads, conduct prospecting activities and convert opportunities into profitable business.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Self-motivated, resilient and driven to achieve results.
Desirable
Experience within rigid plastics, industrial packaging, manufacturing or related sectors.
Technical sales experience.
Experience selling into industrial markets.
Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who:
Enjoys hunting for new business opportunities.
Takes ownership and delivers results.
Builds trusted customer relationships.
Demonstrates resilience, determination and a positive "can-do" attitude.
Is confident, persuasive and customer focused.
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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