Job Description

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a commercially driven sales and business development professional with proven experience across the chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and related sectors. With a strong background in value-based selling and client retention, I excel at understanding complex client needs and translating them into tailored, results-focused solutions.

Required skills and experience:

• Proven experience in sales or business development within chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, or related sectors
• Background in consultancy or experience working for a competitor is highly desirable
• Strong capability in needs analysis, value-based selling, and client retention
• Able to quickly assimilate technical knowledge and communicate complex expertise clearly and confidently
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
• Self-motivated, commercially driven, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK. This role will play a key part in identifying, developing, and converting new client opportunities while building long-term, strategic relationships across multiple industries.

Key activities:

• Identify, approach, and convert new business opportunities across target sectors
• Manage complex, consultative sales cycles from initial engagement through to contract close
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships across the UK
• Drive renewals and upselling opportunities through strategic account management
• Work closely with internal technical and delivery teams to ensure credible, value-based solutions for clients
• Contribute to sustainable and stable revenue growth in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Conducting in-person visits and engaging in cold calls to cultivate and sustain relationships
• Collaboration with colleagues across various business areas to maximise sales opportunities
• Administer in the company's CRM system and other systems linked to the responsibility

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.

We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.