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Business Development Manager
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Manager
Witan Search
• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand market share for metalworking fluids, industrial part cleaners, and corrosion inhibitors/rust preventatives • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while managing and growing existing accounts • Conduct on-site customer visits to assess applications, troubleshoot issues, and recommend optimal solutions • Collaborate with customers on fluid trials, process evaluations, and system conversions • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms to close deals and maintain profitability • Monitor fluid maintenance programs, usage trends, and plant performance to ensure product effectiveness • Coordinate with internal technical and service teams to deliver high-quality customer support • Represent the company at trade shows, technical symposiums, and industry events • Stay informed on market trends, competitor products, and regulatory updates
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial chemical sales, ideally with metalworking fluids, industrial cleaners, or rust preventative products
- CNC machining coolants and chemistry knowledge
- Strong understanding of machining, metal forming, and surface treatment processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative sales approach
- Technically credible and comfortable engaging with engineers, plant managers, and purchasing personnel
- Self-starter with excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Able to work independently and travel regularly within assigned territory
- Professional demeanour with a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Join a globally active manufacturer with a reputation for reliability and quality
- Be part of a medium-sized business where your work truly matters and your voice is heard
- Experience a people-first culture built on trust, respect, and long-term commitment
- Enjoy direct access to leadership and short decision paths
- Grow with us through continuous learning and technical training
- Work with a diverse portfolio of high-performance chemical solutions
- Benefit from competitive compensation and performance-driven incentives
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