Business Development Manager
Job in
Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-16
Listing for:
Universal Business Team
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Representative -
Business
Business Development, Client Relationship Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Technical Business Development Manager
Location:
Midlands (UK-wide travel)
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 + Performance related bonus (10/15%) + car/car allowance
Are you a technical sales professional who thrives on building relationships and driving growth? Do you have the credibility to influence contractors and asset owners in the highways and infrastructure sector?
If this sounds like you, a leading specialist in surface marking and repair solutions is looking for a Sales & Business Development Manager to take ownership of a market-leading brand across the UK and Ireland.
About the Company
A highly regarded and significant player in the cold applied line marking market, this family business has set a growth trajectory with ambitious targets through to 2028
What's the role about?
As Business Development Manager, you will:
Manage a multimillion-pound portfolio of line marking materials and equipment.
Drive revenue and margin growth through account management (60%) and new business development (40%).
Influence decision-makers at contractor and asset owner level (local authorities, Highways Agency).
Leverage internal support teams (marketing, technical, internal sales) to deliver exceptional client service.
Travel extensively across the UK and Ireland, with occasional visits to the South Coast HQ.Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and key stakeholders.
Develop and execute strategies to grow market share and revenue.
Identify and convert new business opportunities across UK & Ireland.
Provide technical sales support and product expertise to clients.
Represent the brand at industry events and client meetings.
About You
Proven sales and business development experience in paints, coatings, or construction chemicals.
Track record of growing accounts from SMEs to major contractors (ideally in the contractor market, within the highways or comparable sectors)
Strong influencing skills with asset owners (within local authorities) and infrastructure projects.
Tenacious, relationship-driven, and commercially astute.
Willing to travel extensively and manage a UK & Ireland remit.
Benefits
What's in it for you?
Reward: £70K-£75K basic salary (DOE) + bonus + car allowance or company car.
Impact:
Take ownership of a market-leading brand.
Growth:
Join a business with clear plans for expansion and leadership opportunities.
Culture:
Collaborative, innovative, and committed to sustainability.
Benefits:
Pension, holidays (rising with service)
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