Overview
Business Development Director Jobs in United Kingdom at PKG Partners
Title: Business Development Director
Company: PKG Partners
Location: United Kingdom
Business Development Director
Open and own a new premium vertical — Sports, Entertainment, Jewellery or Apparel — for a global asset‑light leader in premium packaging & gifting.
The opportunity
Open and own a new premium vertical — end to end.
A senior, autonomous mandate to lead growth into a new vertical — Sports, Entertainment, Jewellery or Apparel — bringing a full platform of packaging, promotional items and gifting to premium brands across the UK & Europe.
What you'll do
- Own the go‑to‑market strategy for your vertical
- Originate, develop and close high‑value new business
- Build senior relationships with brand &procurement leaders
- Operate independently within the business's framework
- Represent the business at industry events
About the business
A global, asset‑light leader in premium packaging& gifting — designing, engineering, manufacturing and delivering for many of the world's most recognised brands, end to end.
Why now
Build and own a brand‑new premium vertical, with a global platform and a credible sustainability story behind you.
Verticals in scope
- SPORTS (Global / VIP / Hospitality / Events / Corporate Events)
- ENTERTAINMENT (Music / Film / Theatre)
- JEWELLERY (Jewellery / Watches / High end luxury retail)
- APPAREL (Luxury clothing brands)
Who we're looking for
A senior operator with a vertical network and a hunter's instinct.
You'll bring
- Significant senior business development experience.
- A strong network in one or more of the following customer verticals: Sports, Entertainment, Jewellery or Apparel.
- Background in packaging, promotional products, gifting, or similar outsourcing (print management or marketing outsourcing).
- A track record of originating and closing high‑value new business.
What's on offer
A significant basic salary (based on experience and customer network), bonus / commission scheme based on project profit, car allowance, private healthcare, pension.
