REF: AU-26-02926
Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur".
Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.
With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.
Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.
Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.
With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.
Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.
Business Development Manager
Autajon Packaging Simply Cartons is part of the Autajon Group, a European leader in premium and specialist packaging solutions. We design and manufacture high-quality folding cartons for leading brands across food, confectionery, spirits, beauty, healthcare and gifting.
As part of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking for a highly driven Business Development Manager with a strong hunter mentality to accelerate new business wins across our target sectors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business acquisition across key sectors
- Identify, target and win new customers through proactive prospecting and networking
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities via Salesforce
- Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact through to negotiation and close
- Deliver compelling presentations and commercially robust proposals
- Develop strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers
- Manage and grow a small existing portfolio
- Collaborate closely with internal teams
- Represent the business at exhibitions, industry events and customer meetings
JOB REQUIREMENTS
About You
- Proven hunter with a strong track record of winning new business in a B2B environment
- Experience within folding cartons / packaging / manufacturing highly desirable
- Commercially driven with the ability to open doors and close deals
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, resilient and results-focused
- Able to manage your own pipeline and prioritise effectively
- Experience using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce)
- Full UK driving licence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid Working
- 37.5 hrs per week
- 35 days Holiday
- On-site Parking
United-Kingdom
30/04/2026