Business Development Manager
Are you a natural sales hunter with a proven record of winning new B2B business and a strong understanding of print and print finishing techniques? This is your chance to take a leading role in driving growth for a UK-based print specialist. With a full in-house operation covering lithographic, digital, wide-format printing and specialist finishing, we deliver rapid turnaround, versatile solutions, and premium quality to clients nationwide.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, your focus is clear: generate new business and open new markets. You will be responsible for identifying prospects, building relationships from scratch, and converting opportunities into profitable long-term contracts. You’ll showcase the value of advanced finishing—whether spot UV, metallic inks, laminating, cutting, creasing, folding, or bespoke packaging—and demonstrate how our capabilities give clients a competitive edge. This is a role for a true hunter, not a farmer: success will come from your ability to open doors, secure meetings, and close deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and execute a new business acquisition strategy targeting high-value markets and clients.
- Proactively prospect, cold call, and network to generate a strong pipeline of leads.
- Present and pitch finishing-led solutions that deliver measurable value to clients.
- Win new contracts, negotiate terms, and secure profitable outcomes.
- Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity to identify fresh opportunities.
- Build credibility as a specialist in print finishing, positioning the company as a go-to partner.
- Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums to expand reach.
- Report regularly on pipeline, forecasts, and performance against ambitious new business targets.
About You
- A proven new business sales hunter with demonstrable B2B success.
- In-depth knowledge of print and print finishing processes (spot UV, metallic, lamination, die-cutting, folding, binding, etc.).
- Strong ability to generate leads, open doors, and close deals.
- Driven by results, comfortable exceeding challenging targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organised.
- Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage your pipeline.
Desirable
- Experience in print and print finishing.
- Existing network in relevant sectors (retail, leisure, membership, or security).
- Exposure to technical aspects of print and production.
Why join our client?
- All under one roof: print, wide-format, finishing, and fulfilment.
- Highly versatile production facilities for complex, multi-stage finishing projects.
- A chance to shape growth and make a direct impact in a forward-thinking business.
- Competitive base salary plus strong commission/bonus potential linked to new wins.
- Hybrid working options.
- Free onsite parking and excellent access in St Helens, Merseyside.
If you’re a relentless new business winner with a passion for print finishing, we want to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a cover letter showcasing your biggest new business wins.