Job Title: New Business Development Manager

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £44k to £50 D.O.E. plus OTE £80k and excellent benefits

Duration: Full time Permanent

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and building lasting relationships? Do you thrive in a results-driven environment where every new opportunity is a chance to succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities across the aerosol and refinishing industry. This is a hands-on, target-driven position where you'll develop a strong sales pipeline, engage with potential clients, and build trust with key stakeholders to grow our presence in new markets.

What You'll Do

* Identify new business opportunities—including emerging markets, trends, customers, and services.

* Develop and maintain a structured sales pipeline using SharePoint.

* Lead the onboarding of new business in line with strategic objectives.

* Actively engage with clients via meetings, calls, and video conferencing.

* Record and report on all client visits and interactions.

* Build and sustain strong relationships with internal teams and external clients.

* Conduct customer needs assessments and deliver tailored plans to meet expectations.

* Maintain and leverage a customer database for targeted campaigns.

* Provide market intelligence and competitor analysis.

* Manage a smooth transition of new accounts after initial development.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience in business development, preferably within the aerosol or refinishing sectors.

* Strong technical knowledge of product ranges and the ability to present them confidently.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.

* Strategic awareness with excellent communication and organisational skills.

* Confident decision-maker with a proactive, professional mindset.

* Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence and mobilise resources effectively.

Success in This Role Means:

* Achieving new business targets through strategic action and collaboration.

* Building respect and trust across our internal teams and customer base.

* Enhancing team cohesion across business units.

* Setting a high standard of professionalism and process implementation.

For further information please forward a copy of your CV