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Business Development Manager – Flexible Packaging & Value-Added Products Company: Classic Welding Products Pvt. Ltd. (CWP) Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu Experience: 4–8 years Industry: Flexible Packaging / Films / Laminates / Pouches Role Type: Full-time Reporting To: Director About Classic Welding Products Classic Welding Products Pvt. Ltd. is an established flexible packaging manufacturer based in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The company manufactures flexible packaging films and converted packaging products for customers across multiple industries. CWP is currently in an expansion phase and is looking to significantly grow its value-added packaging business , particularly in laminates, printed films, stand-up pouches and other specialty flexible packaging products. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who can take ownership of this growth initiative. The Opportunity This is not a conventional sales/account-management role . We are specifically looking for someone who understands the flexible packaging industry and has the ability to identify, develop and convert new customers for higher-value packaging products . The person will be given significant ownership to build the business and will work directly with the management team. The immediate objective is to grow CWP's lamination/value-added business from approximately 20 tonnes per month towards 50 tonnes per month , while simultaneously developing new customers and markets. Key Responsibilities1. New Business Development Identify and acquire new customers for flexible packaging products. Develop business with FMCG, food, dairy, snacks, spices, confectionery, dry fruits, pharmaceutical and other relevant industries. Identify customers currently purchasing packaging from competing manufacturers and develop opportunities to supply them. Build a strong pipeline of prospective customers and convert them into regular business. Develop relationships with procurement, purchase, packaging development and senior management teams. 2. Value-Added Products Take primary responsibility for developing business in: Printed laminated films Flexible packaging laminates Stand-up pouches Vacuum packaging High-barrier packaging Specialty packaging structures Other value-added flexible packaging products 3. Customer Development Understand the customer's current packaging structure, specifications and application. Work with CWP's production and technical teams to develop suitable structures. Coordinate sampling, trials and product approvals. Negotiate commercial terms and convert successful trials into recurring orders. Develop existing customers into higher-value product categories. 4. Export Business Development The role will also support CWP's developing export business, particularly in: Africa Middle East Other emerging export markets The candidate will identify suitable customers, distributors/importers and packaging buyers and develop export opportunities in coordination with management. Ideal Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates currently working with or having worked with established flexible packaging / film / laminate companies . Candidates from companies involved in: Flexible packaging Printed films Laminates BOPP/BOPET films PE films Packaging pouches Adhesives for flexible packaging Packaging machinery Specialty films will be preferred. Ideal experience 4–8 years of B2B sales/business development experience , preferably within the packaging industry. The candidate should have experience selling to: FMCG companies Food manufacturers Dairy companies Snack manufacturers Spice manufacturers Dry fruit/nut companies Pharmaceutical companies Chemical companies Packaging converters Exporters Compensation Competitive fixed salary + performance-linked incentives. The compensation structure will be discussed based on the candidate's experience, existing customer relationships and demonstrated ability to generate new business. Why Join CWP? This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing company at a stage where the candidate can have a direct impact on building a new business vertical . The successful candidate will have: Direct access to the management/promoter Significant autonomy Opportunity to build a new customer base Exposure to domestic and export markets Opportunity to develop higher-value packaging products Strong career growth linked directly to business performance Preferred Candidate Background Strong preference will be given to candidates currently working with or having worked with companies in flexible packaging, laminates, films, pouches or related packaging businesses. Candidates with an existing network of customers in South India , particularly Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana , will be preferred. Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
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