Overview
Business Development Manager – Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN36XJ
Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
- Proactively manage accounts to deliver annualised sales targets
- Highly responsive customer focused approach
- Confident and professional in approach to internal and external stakeholders
- A good understanding of the packaging market
- Ability to work in a demanding customer centred role delivering against agreed deadlines, priorities and targets
- Excellent attention to detail and high work ethic
- A good team player with strong organisational skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft office products
- Ability to manage projects and communicate to both customers and the internal team effectively and with confidence and leadership
- A will to provide exceptional levels of service to all customers
Compliance with company’s Health and Safety requirements:
- Report accidents, hazards and near misses as well as faulty equipment to management
- Take reasonable care for own and others health and safety
- Co-operate with management on Health and Safety matters
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of effectively managing relationships at all levels, internally and externally
- Good understanding of sales and account management process
- Good financial background and understanding of the key business drivers
- Good commercial acumen and awareness
- Good knowledge of customer sectors
- Ability to challenge existing processes for the benefit of Smurfit Westrock and the customer and where feasible implement solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Evidence of demonstrating a proactive ‘can do’ attitude
- Proven track record in taking ownership and for consistently delivering results
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
- Excellent time management and personal organisation skills with a flexible approach
- Understanding of full product lifecycle from initial concept and design through to production, despatch
- Experience in the packaging, paper or corrugated industry preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
