[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Smurfit Westrock # Business Development Manager Manager or lead Sales Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Listed as of November 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Rep-III-Business-Dev/33669) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Smurfit Westrock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) / Business Development Manager ## Job description Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. ### Role Overview We are looking for a Business Development Manager to support the company’s growth through market development activities within the packaging industry. The role focuses on identifying and initiating new business opportunities, working closely with internal teams to smoothly transition potential customers into further stages of cooperation. Your responsibilities Actively identify and acquire new business opportunities within target industries Initiate contact with prospective customers and build a pipeline of new business opportunities - Generate leads through direct outreach, LinkedIn, industry events, and trade fairs Open commercial discussions and introduce the company’s offer to new customers - Prepare and present commercial proposals in cooperation with internal teams - Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify growth potential - Act as the main contact during the early phase of customer engagement - Represent the company professionally in external business interactions - Monitor business development activity and support continuous improvement of sales Our requirements: Experience in business development or a similar B2B sales role Background in the packaging / paper / carton / manufacturing industry or closely related sectors - Proven ability to initiate and develop business relationships - Solid understanding of market development and customer acquisition processes - Strong communication and negotiation skills Independent, proactive and results‑oriented working style High level of professionalism and resilience Stable employment history Fluent English (spoken and written) Willingness to travel as required by the role What we offer: An opportunity to play an active role in market development and business growth A dynamic, international work environment focused on sustainability and innovation Professional development and learning opportunities The chance to make a real impact within a growing organization Necessary tools to perform the role effectively (including a company car) ### A benefits package including Holiday and vacation allowance Private medical care Sports card / fitness membership Employee Pension Plan (PPE) Integration and team‑building events ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Rep-III-Business-Dev/33669) ## Hiring at Smurfit Westrock - Open jobs: 1,004 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026 [All Smurfit Westrock jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Smurfit Westrock ### [Account Manager, Paperboard Sales (Dallas)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/93e022e12d25ebc41024/) ### [Area Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/657f646cec445e9313d9/) ### [Early Career Sales Rep](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/0739c2067a30e30b1157/) ### [Early Career Sales Rep - Milwaukee, WI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/3d14a6d8761914423199/) ### [Early Career Sales Rep - Quad Cities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/2302289389a8e576967b/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Business Development Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/543e67a377239882fe63/) TotalEnergies ### [Business Development Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/0cfc7df26799f8f2fce0/) TotalEnergies ### [SA21875 Business Development Manager – ISG (Infrastructure Solution Business / Server) Business for Middle East & Africa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asustek-computer/jobs/6001e4f83aa30392f60f/) Asustek Computer ### [Business Development Manager - Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/3d8331c3d7ba76079e31/) Siemens ### [Business Development Representative (BDR)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/884927d2c2b4675b75da/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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