INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.Business Development ManagerBased in UKJob ref: JH/64726This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, highly successful business in a pivotal sales role at the forefront of innovation. You’ll play a key part in raising market awareness of the company’s high-quality virgin and recycled polymer solutions, driving growth through both new business development and the expansion of existing customer relationships.Operating from a home-based office anywhere in the UK, this role offers true flexibility, with much of your time spent out in the field engaging customers face-to-face and building long-term partnerships. It’s an ideal position for a commercially astute, strategic thinker who thrives in technical sales and values autonomy to shape their own day, prioritise opportunities, and make a real impact on business success.For more information and access to the full job description, please contact Jason Hutchison at Jason.hutchison@Role PurposeWe're seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to grow and nurture key client relationships, whilst also seeking new business opportunities across the polymer processing sector for our custom formulated compounds and recycled polymer materials. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role will drive new business development and help deliver the Company's strategic sales plan, with time split between UK wide travel to maintain and build strong customer relationships and close liaison with the office-based team. ObjectivesManaging and growing existing customer accounts while seeking out new business opportunitiesAchieving and exceeding sales and contribution targetsCollaborating cross-functionally to create custom technical and cost optimized solutions to customer needsActively promote the company’s technical capabilities across the industryAnalyse market trends and share insights with internal stakeholdersMonitor production capacity and customer pipelineProviding strategic input to shaping and executing the company’s commercial roadmapDeliver excellent customer experience from first contact to ongoing supportBenefits & PackageA basic salary of £40,000.00 per annumCompany CarAttractive Commission SchemeA supportive company culture that fosters growth, innovation and teamworkOngoing training and career developmentAuto Enrolment Pension SchemeQualifications/experience requiredA proven track record in a commercial role Strong planning and time managementSelf-starter mentality - able to work solo or rally a successful teamOutstanding communication & negotiation skillsAbility to listen, understand and collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored, commercially sound solutionsExperience in project and strategic sales managementComfort working across both high-level strategy and ground-level executionSolid cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting capabilitiesFor reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.To apply please contact Jason HutchisonJason.hutchison@0044 (0) 1789 207070CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. Why select Listgrove?Five Decades of Market IntelligenceUnrivalled Industry NetworksRecognised International brandHR Qualified ProfessionalsTo hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. Performance through People.Please visit for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713
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Business Development Manager