The Sherwood Group is the country’s leading privately owned packaging and greeting card manufacturer. We produce high-quality products for major UK and international brands, delivering outstanding levels of service, innovation, and reliability to our clients. With extensive in-house capabilities and a strong reputation within the industry, we continue to grow our packaging division and support premium brands across food, beverage, and luxury markets.   About the role: We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Sales Team within the Packaging Division. This role is focused on identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with customers, and expanding our presence within key sectors including premium food, beverage, and luxury brands. The successful candidate will be confident in developing relationships with senior stakeholders, presenting packaging solutions to prospects, and managing key accounts to deliver long-term value.   Key responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the packaging sector
• Build strong, strategic partnerships with customers and key stakeholders
• Manage and grow key accounts while maintaining excellent client relationships
• Present packaging solutions to prospective clients, including premium brands within the food, beverage, and luxury sectors
• Work closely with internal teams including design, production, and customer service to deliver successful projects
• Analyse sales opportunities and prioritise actions to maximise business growth

  Requirements: 

• Proven track record in packaging sales
• 5–10 years of relevant strategic sales experience
• Experience in cartonboard packaging, with the ability to understand customer processes and operational challenges
• Strong knowledge of print and packaging manufacturing processes
• Experience in business development and key account management
• Results-oriented with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing skills
• Confidence to meet clients and present solutions face-to-face
• Strong industry network and connections within relevant sectors

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading UK and international brands
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• The chance to play a key role in the continued growth of our Packaging Division

This is a hybrid role involving travel to prospects and customers, along with regular visits to our head office in Nottingham. If you are a driven sales professional with experience in the packaging industry and a passion for building strong customer relationships, we would love to hear from you. You can download the application form directly from our website. Once completed, please return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com. Strictly no agencies.  

Deadline: 17/04/2026

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The Sherwood Group is the Country’s leading privately owned Greeting Card & Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a B1 Foil Blocking Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge & hands on experience.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC and Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a B1 Foil Blocking Operator for The Sherwood Group, you can download the application form directly from our website. Once completed, please return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson.

The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Michelle at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com.

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 31/03/2026

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The Sherwood Group is a leading privately owned Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a B1 Die Cutting Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge & hands on experience. The ideal candidate must have operated B1 die cutting machines, ideally has experience with blanking.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC and Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

 

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a B1 Die Cutting Operator for The Sherwood Group, please download the application form directly from our website and once completed, return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson.

The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Michelle at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com.

Strictly no agencies

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 30/11/2025

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The Sherwood Group is a leading privately owned Greeting Card & Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a Gluing Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge and hands on experience of a wide range of carton design gluing requirements.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC & Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Gluing Operator for The Sherwood Group, you can download the application form directly from our website. Once completed, please return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson.

The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Michelle at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com.

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 30/11/2025

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