Job Description

Business Development Manager Programme

Location:

Swindon

Salary:

27,000 basic + OTE 34,000-40,000+

Kickstart your Career in Field Sales!

Join Kite Packaging's national team of high-performing Field Sales professionals.

We're looking for ambitious individuals from hospitality, retail, customer service, events, or internal sales who are ready for a career change and excited to step into external sales. If you love building relationships and want a long-term career with growth, training, and progression - this is the opportunity for you.

Does this sound like you?

A bar manager seeking a new challenge? An event coordinator looking to move into a client-facing commercial role? A Sales Executive eager to strengthen your sales career? Someone in hospitality who excels at building rapport with people?
If so, we want to hear from you. This programme is designed specifically for you.

About the Business Development Manager Programme

Our BDM Programme is a structured, 18-24 month development scheme designed to fast-track you into a full Business Development Manager position.

You'll receive comprehensive sales training while working alongside our established field sales team - giving you the perfect blend of on-the-job learning, coaching, and personal development.

By the end of the programme, you'll have all the skills and experience needed to succeed as a Kite BDM.

Who are we?

Kite Packaging, founded in 2001, is now the UK's leading packaging distributor.
We've grown into a 168m employee-owned business, meaning the majority of our employees are shareholders who directly benefit from our success.

We operate from eight regional distribution centres across the UK: Gateshead, Rotherham, Manchester, Coventry, Swindon, Letchworth, Portsmouth & Sittingbourne.

What we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you have:

Experience in a customer-facing role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ability to build quick and meaningful rapport with customers Strong organisation, resilience, and a solid work ethic Energy, enthusiasm, and the drive to succeed

Additional Requirements

A full UK driving licence Ability to work from your local Kite Regional Distribution Centre

Package:

All successful candidates start on a 27,000 basic salary, progressing up to 33,000 within 24 months based on performance. Total OTE ranges 34,000-40,000+.

Package Includes:

27,000 basic (rising to 30,000 and 33,000 with generated sales) Company car or car allowance (worth 8,400 per year) Uncapped sales bonus (3,000+ subject to performance)

Benefits:

Company Laptop & Mobile 22 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year (up to 25), with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days After 6 months: Life insurance, Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Optional private healthcare scheme Eligibility to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: 27,000.00-38,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you looking to start a career in Field Sales?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road