Business Development Manager (East Anglia)

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of professional coating products is seeking a Business Development Manager for the East Anglia region. The ideal candidate will have a proactive sales approach and experience in the coating industry. This role offers remote working with necessary trips to the Head Office.

Benefits

Company car

Private health insurance

Pension: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in the coating industry preferred.
• Proactive 'hunter' sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and markets.
• Establish new business through an active sales pipeline.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Business Development Manager (East Anglia), Luton

Client: Team Jobs

Location: Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a838019bb41b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

My client is a leading supplier of professional coating products and services seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (East Anglia Region and part of North London) to join the team.

The ideal candidate will be a successful new business sales professional with a proactive 'hunter' approach, ideally with experience in the coating industry (Automotive Refinishing, Industrial, Wood Coatings, Light Industrial, Refinish industry).

This role offers remote working with trips to the Head Office near Portsmouth as needed.

• Company car
• Private health insurance
• Pension: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution

Role Responsibilities:

1. Identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products, and services.
2. Establish new business through an active sales pipeline, recorded in SharePoint.
3. Implement new business initiatives in line with the business group strategy.
4. Identify and contact the appropriate decision-makers within organizations.
5. Meet with customers/clients face-to-face, via phone, or video call.
6. Record all visits and interactions using the current reporting software.
7. Develop and maintain strong internal and external business relationships.
8. Identify key areas for development within the customer portfolio.
9. Maintain a customer database for mailshot campaigns via head office.
10. Gather and provide feedback on competitor activities and market trends.
11. Handover new accounts to the regional team after a 3-month initial development period.