Business Development Manager

🕒 June 18

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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Witan Search

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2022

🏭 Manufacturing

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

Manufacturing • Food & Beverage • Consulting

Witan Search is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm connecting top talent with leading companies in the chemicals, manufacturing, and personal care sectors. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, they provide consultative, integrity-driven hiring services to help businesses secure professionals who drive innovation and growth. Witan Search focuses on executive and specialist hires, prioritising transparency, candidate preparation, and long-term client partnerships.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand market share for metalworking fluids, industrial part cleaners, and corrosion inhibitors/rust preventatives • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while managing and growing existing accounts • Conduct on-site customer visits to assess applications, troubleshoot issues, and recommend optimal solutions • Collaborate with customers on fluid trials, process evaluations, and system conversions • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms to close deals and maintain profitability • Monitor fluid maintenance programs, usage trends, and plant performance to ensure product effectiveness • Coordinate with internal technical and service teams to deliver high-quality customer support • Represent the company at trade shows, technical symposiums, and industry events • Stay informed on market trends, competitor products, and regulatory updates

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial chemical sales, ideally with metalworking fluids, industrial cleaners, or rust preventative products • CNC machining coolants and chemistry knowledge • Strong understanding of machining, metal forming, and surface treatment processes • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative sales approach • Technically credible and comfortable engaging with engineers, plant managers, and purchasing personnel • Self-starter with excellent organisational and time management abilities • Able to work independently and travel regularly within assigned territory • Professional demeanour with a commitment to delivering customer satisfaction

🏖️ Benefits

• Join a globally active manufacturer with a reputation for reliability and quality • Be part of a medium-sized business where your work truly matters and your voice is heard • Experience a people-first culture built on trust, respect, and long-term commitment • Enjoy direct access to leadership and short decision paths • Grow with us through continuous learning and technical training • Work with a diverse portfolio of high-performance chemical solutions • Benefit from competitive compensation and performance-driven incentives