Business Development Consultant

Position: Business Development Consultant (Permanent)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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