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Posted 20 July, 2026

Business Development Manager (Industrial Paints / Coatings)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business Development Manager (Industrial Paints / Coatings) £45,000 - £50,000 (OTE £60k) + Uncapped Commission + Car / Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Training + Progression Leeds, North West Patch Are you an BDM/Sales Manager from industrial paints or coatings, looking to join a well-respected company, offering a highly autonomous and rewarding role, with a generous commission structure and plenty of career development? In this role you will be covering a North West patch, covering as high as Newcastle and as low as Derby. The role is split into 30% Account Management and 70% New Business, autonomously drumming up new business, selling paints and industrial coatings. Established over 100 years ago, this UK manufacturer produce high-performance industrial paints, powder coatings, and pretreatment solutions, supplying sectors such as manufacturing, defence, aerospace, automotive, and general industrial markets. This role would suit an Business Development Manager or similar from industrial paints and coatings, looking to take manage a successful area for a globally recognised manufacturer. The Role 70% New Business and 30% Account Management Selling paints and industrial coatings Covering a North West patch, Derby up to Newcastle Remote with travel to customer sites 3/4 days a week Monday - Friday, 9am 5pmThe Person Business Development Manager or similar Industrial paints / coatings backgroundReference Number: BBBH25535 Area Sales, Manager, Technical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Paint, Coatings, Engineering, Technical, Production, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical, Leeds, Manchester, York, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website