Business Development Manager - Liquid Dispersions

Prisma Colour Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice

20 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Prisma Colour Limited is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead growth in our liquids and pastes colour dispersions unit. You will develop sales strategies, build key customer relationships, and identify market trends while travelling across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

The role offers a company car or car allowance, a competitive salary with uncapped bonuses, and a pension scheme. You will report to the Sales Director and collaborate with technical teams to drive profitable

Qualifications

• Technical and sales experience in surface coatings or similar industries.
• Experience in formulating coloured liquid dispersions.
• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends and strategic planning.
• Proficient in project management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluency in English is essential; competency in another European language is an advantage.
• Technical qualifications or significant industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships with new customers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and rebate schemes.
• Conduct sales forecasting and contribute to strategic planning.
• Monitor profitability and implement cost recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with technical teams on product development.
• Prepare accurate monthly and periodic sales reports.

Skills

Surface coatings experience

Liquid dispersions

Business development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Project management

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Prisma Colour is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in our liquids and pastes colour dispersions unit. Join us to drive strategic sales opportunities, offering you a car and a competitive salary package with uncapped bonuses.

About Us:

Prisma Colour Limited is a global leader in colour concentrates and additives for the thermoplastic, rubber, silicone, and liquid dispersions industries. With sales to over 55 countries and state-of-the-art facilities in the UK, we pride ourselves on delivering customer-focused service and high-quality products.

Role Description:

As a Business Development Manager, you will develop and implement sales strategies, establish and maintain relationships with customers, and identify market trends to drive growth. This role requires extensive travel within the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop commercial relationships with new customers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and rebate schemes.
• Conduct sales forecasting and contribute to strategic planning.
• Monitor profitability and implement cost recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with technical teams on product development.
• Prepare accurate monthly and periodic sales reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Technical and sales experience in surface coatings or a similar industry.
• Experience in formulating and making coloured liquid dispersions.
• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends and strategic planning.
• Proficient in project management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluency in English is essential; competency in another European language is an advantage.
• Technical qualifications or significant industry experience required.

Benefits:

• Attractive base salary plus On-Target Earnings (OTE), with initial earnings expected to be around an additional £10,000.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme with Royal London. Salary Sacrifice Scheme Available
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and also including Christmas shutdown.

Location and Hours:

This is a hybrid/remote role with flexible working arrangements. While extensive travel is required, you will need to be in the office once or twice a month and for monthly/ quarterly sales team meetings.

Why Join Prisma Colour?

With over 30 years of industry experience, Prisma Colour offers a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere within a driven and ambitious company. We support continuous learning and development, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry innovations.