Business Development Consultant

We are currently recruiting a Business Development Representative to join a well-established and growing organisation within the industrial coatings sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Representative who has a strong professional or sales understanding of industrial coatings and enjoys developing long-term commercial relationships. As a Business Development Representative, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities while managing and growing existing accounts. The successful Business Development Representative will be confident operating in a technical, industrial environment and able to communicate effectively with distributors, contractors, and end users across the industrial coatings market. This Business Development Representative position is home-based and field-focused, requiring regular travel within your region. You will represent a respected brand within the industrial coatings industry, working closely with internal teams while taking ownership of your sales performance and territory growth. Main Responsibilities: * Operate as a Business Development Representative within the industrial coatings sector, promoting and selling products to new and existing customers * Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across industrial coatings markets * Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, clients, and industry stakeholders * Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and technical discussions through to negotiation and deal closure * Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM systems * Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction * Attend industry exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events relevant to industrial coatings Skills & Experience: * Proven experience as a Business Development Representative, or in a similar sales-focused role * Professional or sales experience within the industrial coatings sector is essential * Strong understanding of industrial coatings products, applications, and market requirements * Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets * Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills * Ability to work independently in a field-based, home-based role * Strong organisational and time management skills * Competent with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Salary & Working Hours: * Competitive salary, dependent on experience * Full-time, permanent position * Monday to Friday * Home-based with regional travel Benefits: * Competitive salary and performance-related incentives * Opportunity to work within a respected name in the industrial coatings sector * Autonomy and flexibility in a field-based role * Long-term career development and progression opportunities * Supportive and professional working environment