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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Shaping Growth. Building Partnerships. Driving Innovation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our high‑performing Sales Team at West Auckland . Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth across the Northeast — leading on new business development while also managing a small portfolio of important existing customers. You’ll be the face of our organisation in the region, identifying opportunities, deepening partnerships, and positioning Smurfit Westrock as the preferred development partner for our clients. We’re ideally looking for someone with experience in the corrugated packaging sector , but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with a strong track record in winning new business and managing key accounts within a fast‑paced commercial environment. 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 You’ll focus on creating and converting high‑quality opportunities using a value‑based, consultative sales approach. Your goal? To deliver new business aligned to the West Auckland Sales Strategy, successfully integrate those customers into the wider business, and grow key accounts through insight, collaboration, and exceptional service. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with the Sales Director to agree and deliver the regional sales strategy., • Proactively identify, target, and win new business opportunities in line with growth objectives., • Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets for new business development., • Build strong, long‑term relationships with both new and existing key accounts., • Develop a deep understanding of each customer’s business model to identify opportunities where Smurfit Westrock can deliver measurable value., • Manage newly acquired accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience and consistently high customer satisfaction., • Contribute to marketing and promotional initiatives across the West Auckland site., • Provide meaningful market insight on competitors, trends, and customer activity., • Collaborate closely with the Sales Support and NPD teams to develop tailored solutions., • Utilise CRM as an integral part of the sales process and follow our Value Selling methodology., • Ensure compliance with company procedures and all Health & Safety requirements., • Continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, processes, and ways of working. Skills, Knowledge & Experience, • Strong commercial and technical awareness, with the ability to articulate and deliver a multi‑layered sales offering., • Solid financial understanding and the ability to interpret key business drivers., • Proven commercial acumen and a customer‑centric mindset., • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunitity, • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family, • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies 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.

NPD Manager - Food Innovation | South West England Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive at the front end of product development, turning great ideas into exciting new products? We're partnering with a well-established and growing food business in the South West

Senior Product Development Manager Location: South London Reporting into: Business Development Director Salary: £60-65k// 4 days on site, 1 day WFH Are you obsessed with creating game-changing food products? Love the buzz of innovation and the pace of the food-to-go world? This is your cha

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer based in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an NPD Manager to join their growing development team. As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of innovative bakery products from concept through to successful launch, working cros

A leading nutritional healthcare firm in North West London seeks a Product Development Manager to oversee product innovation and coordinate market delivery.

A well-established creator of health and wellness products is seeking an NPD Manager to lead innovative product development and launches. The role requires over 5 years of NPD experience, excellent project management skills, and a creative approach to product design.

A dynamic food business in Greater London is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead the growth of their top brand. Successful candidates will possess experience at Senior Brand Manager level in a branded food or beverage environment.

A dynamic food & drinks business in Central London is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and integrated campaigns.

A leading food innovation firm in South West England is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to launch.

A leading contract manufacturer in the East Midlands seeks an ambitious Technical Manager, ideally with a background in COMAH, chemical manufacturing, and quality control.

A prominent Asian-inspired food brand in the UK is seeking a Category Technical Manager to oversee food safety and quality assurance.

They’re looking for a driven, energetic, and commercially astute NPD Manager to join a high-performing team that delivers real innovation – not just product tweaks, but true concept-to-launch development. You’ve got NPD experience in a food manufacturing or supply role – maybe as an NPD Tech

A leading company in food and beverage is seeking a Business Manager - NPD, Quality & Technical to lead technical projects from inception to delivery.

A leading spirits subscription service in the UK is seeking a Product Development Manager for a 1-year maternity cover.

A leading coffee chain in the UK is seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to innovate and enhance its food and drink offerings.

An exciting opportunity exists within our Technical Services team for a Project Delivery Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects across Beauty & General Merchandise (GM) categories. The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key p

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to drive the development of new products in a dynamic environment.

A well-established ambient food manufacturer is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to launch.

A wellness beverage company in Greater London is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative drinks and supplements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of NPD experience, deep formulation knowledge, and a track record of scaling products from concept to launch.

A leading consumer brand based in Leeds is looking for a capable Brand Manager to join their marketing team.

NPD or product development, ideally in beauty, toiletries, or gifting.

A leading food business in South West England is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to shape its innovation pipeline. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in NPD, strong front-end innovation skills, and a genuine passion for food.

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is offering an Associate Director position focused on NPD and Innovation for a 4-month contract.

A global fragrance company based in London seeks a passionate Brand Management professional to support innovative fragrance projects.The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.Candidates should hav

A global consumer goods company in the UK is looking for a Trade Marketing Manager.

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced NPD Manager to join their team.

A global food business is seeking an Assistant NPD Manager to drive the development journey from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have NPD experience, a relevant food degree, and strong communication skills.

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a food business in London.

A leading houseware brand is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key customer relationships for profitable growth.

A leading recruitment agency for packaging roles is seeking a Packaging Manager for a premium drinks supplier.

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an R&D Manager for their York Factory.

TRIP is scaling fast across the UK, US and beyond — and we’re looking for an exceptional NPD Manager to help build the future of drinks and supplements. Lead end-to-end NPD across drinks and supplements. NPD experience in drinks or supplements.

A leading spirits subscription service in the UK is seeking a Product Development Manager for a maternity cover role.

A leading food company is seeking a Brand Manager to join their UK Marketing Team.

NPD Manager - Food Innovation | South West England. Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive at the front end of product development, turning great ideas into exciting new products? We're partnering with a well-established and growing food business in the South West of

A leading fragrance company in Greater London is seeking an experienced NPD/Product Development individual to manage projects from concept to production.

The NPD Project Manager will coordinate, manage, and deliver NPD projects, ensuring Stage-Gate processes are followed, departmental alignment is maintained, and projects are delivered on time, in full, and to specification. Support the Head of NPD in ensuring compliance with Stage-Gate, project mana

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer based in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an NPD Manager to join their growing development team. As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of innovative bakery products from concept through to successful launch, working cros

Manage NPD projects from concept to launch, ensuring customer satisfaction and market share growth.

Head of Operations (Operations Manager).

You'll be working alongside Care Home General Managers and Care Home Deputy General Managers to develop and implement action plans that make sure our resident's needs are met. Take on General Manager responsibilities and become a CQC Registered Manager if needed. We are currently seeking a Care Home

Job IntroductionMachine Operative - DaysHourly rate £12.Shift Pattern7 Day Fortnight - 7 days in every 14 days with every other weekend offWeek 1: Sun 7.Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat - 07.About the roleAs a member of the team, you are responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining produc

Visitor Operations & Experience Manager - Barnsley. If this sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as Visitor Operations and Experience Manager across South Yorkshire and Humber based at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley as part of our leadership team. You’ll take part in duty management,

Joining us as a Deputy Depot Night Manager you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers.

Housing Support Worker / Case Worker.A rewarding opportunity for an experienced Housing Support Worker / Case Worker to provide structured, person-centred support within a homeless hostel, supporting residents with complex needs through effective support planning, risk management and resettlement pa