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Business Development Manager Flexible Packaging & Value-Added Products Company: Classic Welding Products Pvt. Ltd. (CWP) Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu Experience: 48 years Industry: Flexible Packaging / Films / Laminates / Pouches Role Type: Full-time Reporting To: Director About Classic Welding ProductsClassic 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 OpportunityThis 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 DevelopmentIdentify 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 ProductsTake primary responsibility for developing business in: Printed laminated filmsFlexible packaging laminatesStand-up pouchesVacuum packagingHigh-barrier packagingSpecialty packaging structuresOther value-added flexible packaging products 3. Customer DevelopmentUnderstand 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 DevelopmentThe role will also support CWP's developing export business, particularly in: AfricaMiddle EastOther emerging export marketsThe candidate will identify suitable customers, distributors/importers and packaging buyers and develop export opportunities in coordination with management. Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are particularly interested in candidates currently working with or having worked with established flexible packaging / film / laminate companies. Candidates from companies involved in: Flexible packagingPrinted filmsLaminatesBOPP/BOPET filmsPE filmsPackaging pouchesAdhesives for flexible packagingPackaging machinerySpecialty filmswill be preferred. Ideal experience48 years of B2B sales/business development experience, preferably within the packaging industry. The candidate should have experience selling to: FMCG companiesFood manufacturersDairy companiesSnack manufacturersSpice manufacturersDry fruit/nut companiesPharmaceutical companiesChemical companiesPackaging convertersExporters CompensationCompetitive 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/promoterSignificant autonomyOpportunity to build a new customer baseExposure to domestic and export marketsOpportunity to develop higher-value packaging productsStrong career growth linked directly to business performance Preferred Candidate BackgroundStrong 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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