Business Development Manager, Commercial Vehicles

BASF; Stockport; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Job description

WELCOME TO BASF

BASF Coatings UK Limited supplies Automotive OEM and component manufacturers with all four layers of coatings – e-coats, primers, basecoats and clearcoats. We have a significant presence of service staff across the UK’s car and automotive components manufacturing plants. Our Automotive Refinish coatings are approved by most of the leading manufacturers for use in their authorised bodyshops. We focus on ecoefficient waterborne and high-solids coatings with low solvent content. We supply Glasurit and R-M refinish paints and provide staff training.

** Remote Position - UK Wide **

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In this Business Development Manager role, you will develop strong business relationships with existing and prospective UK commercial vehicle customers and increase market share of BASF refinish paint products.

• You will be responsible for identifying, maintaining and developing opportunities for the promotion of BASF refinish products and services within the UK & Ireland commercial vehicle market.
• You will develop relationships and identify opportunities for growth of sales with key customers within the commercial vehicle bodybuilder segment.
• You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the commercial vehicle team to deliver the strategic growth and business plans by increasing sales opportunities.
• You will be instrumental in raising the profile of the refinish brand portfolio with new and existing customers.
• In addition, you will develop relationships with national fleet managers, accident management companies and lease companies, in order to realise sales targets and long-term partnership relations.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• You are educated to degree level, preferably in Business, or a proven track record in a commercial role.
• Ideally, you have experience within the automotive refinish industry and have spent time with bodyshop / commercial vehicle management teams to develop an understanding of their needs.
• You are a team player, who sees the benefit of supporting others to succeed, while also being able to work autonomously with high self-motivation.
• You have a proactive nature with the ability to take initiative.
• You are customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to demonstrate good commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial flair.

Please note for this position:

• You must hold a valid UK driving license as frequent travel is required.

WHAT WE OFFER

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics.

Location: Homebased (UK Wide)

Closing Date: 06.04.2025

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals.