Company Description
Rawlins Paints is one of the UK's leading suppliers of industrial and trade paint products, proudly stocking a wide range of trusted brands and manufacturers. With nearly 150 years of experience, Rawlins Paints offers expert advice and provides high-quality specialist paints and coatings tailored to various commercial and industrial needs. As a family-run business, we prioritise expertise and exceptional customer service for businesses of all sizes. Based on a rich heritage since 1873, Rawlins Paints is dedicated to making the process of purchasing specialist paints easy and efficient for customers.
Role Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Development Manager ideally located in the south of England to join our team for a full-time position. The responsibilities include specifying and promoting our new exclusive range of products from Spanish manufacturer Juno Paints who offer a wide range of high performance decorative and industrial paints by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, developing sales strategies, and achieving set revenue targets. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with various teams to ensure client satisfaction, conduct market research to identify potential clients, and attend industry events to build brand presence. The role will also involve monitoring market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategies.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in business development, sales, and client relationship management
* Strong understanding of market research and analysis
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
* Ability to manage and maintain long-term client relationships
* Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude
* Knowledge of the paint or coatings industry is a MUST
* Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite