Business Development Representative – UK Market

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

93R4495Y

Date posted:

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
This role is focused on driving new business within the UK packaging sector.

POSITION INFO:

Business Development Representative – UK Market
Join a Fast-Growing UK-Focused Packaging Supplier – Remote Role from Cape Town
Remote (Cape Town) | UK Hours | R25 000 to R30 000 per month

About Our Client
A dynamic and fast-growing packaging company serving the UK market, specialising in tailored B2B packaging solutions. With a focus on performance and customer satisfaction, the team is expanding to meet increasing demand and grow its UK client base.

The Role: Business Development Representative
This role is focused on driving new business within the UK packaging sector. You''ll take ownership of outbound sales, targeting prospective clients through cold calling and relationship-building. Your key objective is to convert leads into long-term customers while managing ongoing orders and identifying opportunities for account growth.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 2 years of outbound B2B sales, telesales, or business development experience
Conduct high-volume cold calls to B2B prospects in the UK
Identify decision-makers and qualify new business opportunities
Present tailored packaging solutions confidently and professionally
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to maximise profitability
Close deals and meet or exceed monthly targets
Maintain an accurate pipeline and activity tracking in HubSpot CRM
Develop and grow existing accounts through upselling and relationship management
Collaborate with internal teams to optimise targeting and sales strategy

About You

2+ years of experience in outbound B2B sales or business development
Strong cold-calling skills and comfort speaking to new prospects
Confident communicator with excellent objection-handling ability
Highly target-driven, resilient, and motivated by commission
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Proficient with CRM tools (HubSpot experience is an advantage)
Professional, dependable, and able to work independently during UK hours

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