Business Development Director - Cool Pak (Packaging)
Bunzlcareers, Oxnard, CA, United States
Business Development Director - Cool Pak (Packaging)
Job Category:
Field Sales
Requisition Number:
BUSIN021001
Posted : March 19, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Cool Pak 73 Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $180,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description Cool Pak, a Bunzl company, is hiring a Director of Business Development (packaging industry) to join our team in California. Cool Pak is part of Bunzl's Agriculture Group, providing quality produce packaging, supplies, and technology to the produce grower industry. If you have a passion for Sales and are looking for a company with a positive and collaborative environment with excellent benefits, you have found the right place!
The Director of Business Development is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and retaining strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth for the company. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, market research, sales expertise and relationship management to expand the company’s market presence and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities to drive company growth
Develop and implement strategies to expand the company’s customer base and market reach
Work with existing customer base to identify opportunities for organic growth
Build and maintain strong long term client relationships with both new and existing customers
Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activities, market pricing surveys and customer needs
Collaborate with internal teams (sales, product development, operations, finance and supply chains) to ensure alignment and successful delivery of solutions
Negotiate contracts and close business deals that align with company goals
Track and analyze business development activities, sales performance and market feedback
Represent the company at trade shows, networking events and industry conferences
Oversee all pricing and margin targets for customers and works with finance and the GM to optimize margins
Consistently review SLOB inventory and establishes corrective actions to eliminate and or reduce in conjunction with the sales team
Counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct
Foster a team environment and a sense of ownership and accountability. Proactively supports succession planning and training initiatives for self and direct reports.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales, marketing or a related field preferred
Proven experience (10+ years) in business development, sales or account management in the packaging industry, preferably in agriculture
Strong understanding of Sales principles, pipeline management, and deal structuring
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to build rapport and maintain strong professional relationships
Self motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Proficient in CRM, Pipeline manager and other sales-oriented tools and MS Office Suite
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of employees
Travel required, sometimes with over-night stays. 25% - 40%
Key Skills
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Market research and analysis
Sales and negotiation
Relationship building and networking
Project Management
Communication and presentation
Moderate to heavy travel required
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Must have strong leadership, people management and organization skills.
Performance Metrics
Revenue growth and new client acquisition
Expansion of market share and customer base
Achievement of sales and business development targets
Customer satisfaction and retention
Cool Pak's salary range: $150-$180K based on experience, education and geographic location.
The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
401K with generous company match
Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution and Destiny Packaging have a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Field Sales
Requisition Number:
BUSIN021001
Posted : March 19, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Cool Pak 73 Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $180,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description Cool Pak, a Bunzl company, is hiring a Director of Business Development (packaging industry) to join our team in California. Cool Pak is part of Bunzl's Agriculture Group, providing quality produce packaging, supplies, and technology to the produce grower industry. If you have a passion for Sales and are looking for a company with a positive and collaborative environment with excellent benefits, you have found the right place!
The Director of Business Development is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and retaining strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth for the company. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, market research, sales expertise and relationship management to expand the company’s market presence and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities to drive company growth
Develop and implement strategies to expand the company’s customer base and market reach
Work with existing customer base to identify opportunities for organic growth
Build and maintain strong long term client relationships with both new and existing customers
Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activities, market pricing surveys and customer needs
Collaborate with internal teams (sales, product development, operations, finance and supply chains) to ensure alignment and successful delivery of solutions
Negotiate contracts and close business deals that align with company goals
Track and analyze business development activities, sales performance and market feedback
Represent the company at trade shows, networking events and industry conferences
Oversee all pricing and margin targets for customers and works with finance and the GM to optimize margins
Consistently review SLOB inventory and establishes corrective actions to eliminate and or reduce in conjunction with the sales team
Counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct
Foster a team environment and a sense of ownership and accountability. Proactively supports succession planning and training initiatives for self and direct reports.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales, marketing or a related field preferred
Proven experience (10+ years) in business development, sales or account management in the packaging industry, preferably in agriculture
Strong understanding of Sales principles, pipeline management, and deal structuring
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to build rapport and maintain strong professional relationships
Self motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Proficient in CRM, Pipeline manager and other sales-oriented tools and MS Office Suite
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of employees
Travel required, sometimes with over-night stays. 25% - 40%
Key Skills
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Market research and analysis
Sales and negotiation
Relationship building and networking
Project Management
Communication and presentation
Moderate to heavy travel required
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Must have strong leadership, people management and organization skills.
Performance Metrics
Revenue growth and new client acquisition
Expansion of market share and customer base
Achievement of sales and business development targets
Customer satisfaction and retention
Cool Pak's salary range: $150-$180K based on experience, education and geographic location.
The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
401K with generous company match
Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution and Destiny Packaging have a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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