Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for creating sales growth while installing processes that optimize our business performance for Hummingbird digital graphics at Georgia Pacific Packaging. This role requires a high degree of self-motivation, a passion for excellence in packaging print processes and exceptional customer focus. As the client strategist in the business development group, you will develop strategy and tactics to improve client engagement. As the trade growth resource in the business development group, you will work in support of the Hummingbird sales organization, focused on generating qualified new business leads via a variety of sales tactics and initiatives.

Sales growth is our primary objective, and Hummingbird is to be a significant contributor to growth and value for the GP Corrugated Division. As the Business Development Manager, you will report to the Area Director of Sales and will be responsible for supporting revenue growth via developing sales engagement initiatives to attract new major trade clients, to include development of tools, marketing initiatives and support programs for the broader trade sales network.

At Hummingbird we leverage our passion and knowledge of digital print technology, corrugate packaging partners, and supply chain solutions to safely create uniquely better experiences and outcomes that advantage our customers in their markets.

What You Will Do:

• Identify and target corrugated industry trade accounts interested in leveraging our pre-print technology to enhance their customer offerings.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships through proactive communication and effective account management strategies.
• Develop expertise in digital printing, enabling you to educate prospects and clients on the value of our solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create customized solutions that address client challenges and provide a competitive edge.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Represent the company at industry events such as trade shows and workshops to forge new business connections.
• Establish clear pre-qualification criteria to assess the potential of new clients effectively.
• Support marketing initiatives related to trade market expectations in coordination with the GP Corrugated marketing team.
• Accurately forecast and close trade-related opportunities, ensuring comprehensive management through Dynamics CRM.
• Effectively articulate the value proposition of Hummingbird and leverage deep industry knowledge in sales presentations and proposals.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals that highlight the benefits of our digital preprint services.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Demonstrated expertise in solution-based sales, account management, or technical solutions within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Flexible to travel approximately 30-50% of the time by air, car.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Proficient in print processes (flexographic, lithographic, digital), graphic design, prepress, and packaging applications, with demonstrated management of high-graphic print projects from start to finish.
• Advanced understanding of graphic design, prepress, file management, color management, print processes, package structure design, and converting processes.
• Experience in a packaging or hi-graphics related vendor/supplier setting, understanding procurement, supply chain, and marketing/brand group functions.
• Proven ability to lead complex business development projects, collaborating across internal and external teams effectively.

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.