Our client is a world leader in the manufacturer of coated papers, self adhesives and security films with a global customer base.

Our Client has the requirement for a Business Development Manager to generate new business through the sale of new and existing labelstock products. They will be required to develop sales into new markets through the development of strategic alliances with customers and channel partners whilst maintaining their existing core business with established partners through robust and professional account management.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the budgeted Volumes, Revenue and Margin for the defined territories/customer portfolio.
• Achieve sales targets at defined Strategic Development Accounts.
• Maintain an accurate monthly forecast for expected sales in line with overall company forecasting processes.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and strategy review.
• Achieve budget levels of added value sales in defined territories through existing and new product development.
• Identify current and future market opportunities, product solutions to feed into the new product development pipeline.
• Educate the technical and product development functions on future customer and market requirements.
• Provide timely reports and analysis relating to relevant customer contact.
• Keep abreast of competitor activity, technically driven market developments and update CRM/Market Maps.

Person Specification:

• Self-motivated, passionate, well organised, can-do attitude, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to access new partners at the correct levels of relationship
• Experience and sound technical knowledge of coatings, digital printing, and/or allied industries.
• Willing to travel internationally to support our partners
• Desire to forge a long-term career.

Our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package; company car (Tesla), BUPA health insurance, 9 x Life Assurance, employer pension contributions up to 10%, 25 days holiday, flexible working

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science based industries.