At Lesters we’re a family-owned business with forty years of heritage. We’re friendly, responsive, and have grown by being a true business partner to our clients. We have big ambitions. We’ve invested heavily in facilities, technology and people to create improved capability, capacity and efficiency. We’re on an exciting journey to shake up the industry and we want to take you with us.

JOB SUMMARY

The Role: Business Development Manager
Lesters, the large packaging specialists, have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join us. You’ll be responsible for identifying a network of business relationships to secure high-value opportunities within third-party logistics (3PL) and automotive sectors. You’ll play a key role in expanding our customer base and delivering growth by using your sales expertise and customer focus to promote Lesters’ industry-leading corrugated packaging solutions.
Knowledge of large-format corrugated packaging sales is advantageous, but not essential – if you’re a strong commercial operator with sector experience and a hunger to win, we want to hear from you.

• Identify, approach, and deliver new business opportunities in 3PL, automotive, and other key sectors.
• Working alongside marketing to create digital campaigns driving lead generation for the chosen products, services and target markets.
• Build a strong, qualified sales pipeline through market research, networking, and outbound activity.
• Working with clients to deliver tailored packaging solutions in collaboration with our in-house design, production, and operations teams.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract close and ongoing account management.
• Stay up to date with market trends and commercialdrivers ensuring Lesters continue to lead the market in terms of knowledge and creating value for our customers.
• Report regularly on activity, pipeline, and performance to the senior leadership team and owning and delivering your NBD Strategy.
• Building Lesters profile through various marketing platform such as LinkedIn and various trade associations we are aligned with.