• In your role as Business Development Manager, you serve as the key interface between production plants, marketing and the technical community.
• Your primary focus will be on acquiring, developing and supporting customers and distribution partners to ensure sustainable growth.
• You develop strategic relationships with key decision-makers within customer and distribution partner organizations to drive business growth and you lead the continuous business development of specific brands within the assigned countries.
• Enhancing the skills of distribution partners to promote an independent sales approach and professional service offerings is also key part of your role.
• You plan, develop and implement market and customer strategies, marketing concepts and product portfolios aligned with corporate goals.
• You manage the entire sales process for key accounts, including contract implementation and pricing strategies.
• You monitor and follow up on sales, distribution and service performance, initiating necessary improvements and counter-measures.
• You manage your activities primarily from your home office; therefore, your place of residence is not a critical factor for this position.
• Your travel activity will be approximately 50–70% within Europe.

• University degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field of study, alternatively a completed apprenticeship in the automotive bodyshop or automotive refinish paint industry with relevant experience
• Several years in the automotive bodyshop or automotive refinish paint/aftersales industry, with strong sales and business development experience
• Deep understanding of automotive bodyshop processes and refinish coatings, along with project and conflict management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Good command of English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus

Your strengths:

• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a multicultural environment
• Hands-on mentality with strong customer focus
• Structured and independent working style
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willing to travel extensively

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to forward-looking projects and shape the future of the industry within a collaborative and globally connected work environment. Become part of a forward-thinking organization and help drive excellence across Europe.