Technical Business Representative

Position: Technical Business Representative (Permanent)
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Technical Business Representative to join our dynamic, employee-owned Company. This role involves working both individually and as part of a team to develop new and existing business relationships and generate business growth in the Marine and Protective Coatings industry. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem solving and technical business development.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver company sales targets by managing entire sales process from lead generation to closing

* Undertake ongoing training (internal/external) to support with providing technical specifications and advice to customers

* Manage existing business relationships/accounts and generate new leads via email, Linked In, meetings (online/in-person) and industry trade shows

* Build a network and develop close relationships with key contacts to directly influence the Company’s growth in the UK and worldwide markets

* Attend, support and host meetings, delivering presentations where necessary

* Provide cover for colleagues in the Commercial team

* Submit accurate monthly forecasting to management

* Report directly to the Marine Business Manager
Candidate Profile

* Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects, customers and other key stakeholders as part of the technical business development process

* Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills, including problem solving

* Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills

* Computer literacy, IT and typing skills

* Proactive self-motivator who can operate both individually and as part of a team

* A degree in Business or a related field would be advantageous, but not essential

* Proven technical sales/business development experience desirable

* Openness to ongoing technical training via internal and external courses
This position offers valuable experience in a professional environment, exposure to local and global markets, and opportunities for growth, development, training and travel (UK and abroad) for the right candidate