Business Development Manager

kronospanยท Sales / Marketing
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๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ Chirk๐Ÿ“ Chirk, Wales, United Kingdom๐Ÿ“ gb๐Ÿ“ WalesFull time

About this role

Company Description

Do you love the thrill of opening a new account and turning a cold introduction into a long-term customer? Kronospan is looking for a driven, relationship-building Business Development Manager to grow our KronoDesign portfolio across distribution, manufacturing and merchant customers.

Kronospan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels and decorative surfaces. Our melamine faced boards, HPL, compact and lacquered panels are used every day in furniture, interiors and construction projects around the globe. This is your chance to represent a genuinely market-leading product range, with the backing and resource of a global manufacturer, while having real ownership of your own new business pipeline.

Job Description

This is a new business role first and foremost. You'll spend your time:

  • Opening new accounts across distribution, manufacturing and merchant businesses
  • Building and driving a pipeline of qualified new business opportunities
  • Winning new supply agreements and specification opportunities for our decorative and melamine faced ranges
  • Building senior relationships with buyers and decision-makers
  • Representing KronoDesign at industry events and exhibitions
  • Keeping a finger on the pulse of the decorative panels market and feeding insight back into the business

Qualifications

  • A proven new business hunter with a track record of opening accounts and hitting growth targets
  • Experience selling into distribution, manufacturing and/or merchant channels
  • Background in panel products, decorative surfaces, timber, building materials or a related trade sector (melamine/panel experience is a big plus)
  • Confident negotiator, comfortable at senior buyer level
  • Self-starter who is organised, resilient and energised by the chase of new business
  • Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel

Additional Information

  • Competitive base salary with a performance-related bonus tied to new business growth
  • Car allowance
  • The backing of a market-leading manufacturer and an extensive decorative range
  • Genuine autonomy to build and own your territory
  • A supportive team and clear route for career progression within KronoDesign

Apply today via the application link or email your CV to [email protected]

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Is the Business Development Manager job at kronospan remote?
Yes, this Business Development Manager position at kronospan is remote, with team members based in Chirk, Chirk, Wales, United Kingdom, gb, Wales. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Business Development Manager role at kronospan full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Business Development Manager role in the Sales / Marketing department at kronospan.
Which team or department does the Business Development Manager at kronospan belong to?
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When was the Business Development Manager job at kronospan posted?
This Business Development Manager position at kronospan was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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