Business Development Manager

DMA Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new customer acquisition in the Chemicals sector. Candidates should have proven experience in B2B sales within the Chemicals or Solvents industry, with capabilities to independently approach and secure new accounts. The role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, a company car or allowance, and commission, making it an exciting opportunity for driven individuals in the UK market.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Competitive commission

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in Chemical or Solvent sales required.
• Track record of generating new business independently.
• Strong understanding of chemicals and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business within the Chemicals sector.
• Target and approach large and mid-tier chemical manufacturers.
• Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline.
• Conduct client visits, meetings and commercial negotiations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to close.
• Keep CRM and sales reports up to date.

Skills

Experience in the Chemicals or Solvents industry

Proven success in new business sales

Strong commercial understanding of chemical products

Ability to win new accounts independently

Job description

Business Development Manager - Chemicals / Solvents (New Business Hunter)

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 basic + Car/Allowance + Commission

Location: UK (excluding Scotland & South Coast)

Overview

We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager with a strong background in the Chemicals or Solvents industry. This is a new business hunter role focused on winning new customers across large and mid-sized chemical manufacturers.

You will be targeting companies such as Ineos, GKN and other chemical producers. The ideal candidate will be confident in opening doors, creating opportunities, and securing new revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business within the Chemicals sector
• Target and approach large and mid-tier chemical manufacturers
• Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline
• Conduct client visits, meetings and commercial negotiations
• Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to close
• Keep CRM and sales reports up to date

What We're Looking For

• Experience in the Chemicals or Solvents industry (essential)
• Proven success in a pure new business sales role
• Able to approach and win new accounts independently
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of chemical products
• UK based with ability to travel nationally (excluding Scotland & South Coast)

Package

• £60,000-£70,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Competitive commission
• Additional company benefits

Apply Today

If you have new business sales experience within the chemicals or solvents sector, we'd love to hear from you.