At Hempel, we protect the structures that shape our world. From transport networks and public infrastructure to landmark developments, our coatings help extend asset life and reduce environmental impact.
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow our presence within the UK infrastructure sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, influencing specifications, and working with industry leaders to bring projects to life.
Based anywhere in the UK,you'llspend much of your time connecting with architects, consulting engineers, contractors and asset owners across the country's major cities and infrastructure hubs.
You’lldevelop strong partnerships with key decision makers across the construction and infrastructure landscape, helping to position Hempel as a trusted partner from the earliest stages of project development.
Architects and architectural practices
Consulting and structural engineers
Main contractors and specialist contractors
Asset owners and infrastructure operators
Senior stakeholders and executive decision makers
You’llinfluence project specifications by engaging with stakeholders early in the design process, ensuring Hempel solutions are considered,selectedandretainedthrough to project completion.
Identifyand develop new specification opportunities
Create demand for Hempel products within major projects
Support project stakeholders with technical and commercial solutions
Maintain visibility of future project pipelines
Protect specifications through procurement and delivery stages
Lead the handover of secured project opportunities to the Key Account Management team, ensuring a smooth transition and clear transfer of project insights.
Maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, working collaboratively to protect specifications and support successful project delivery.
Share customer insights, markettrendsand project intelligence with colleagues across sales,marketingand technical teams, helping shape future strategies and opportunities.
We'reinterested in people who can build credibility, create meaningfulrelationshipsand uncover new opportunities.
Specification sales
Business development
Building materials
Construction products
Infrastructure solutions
Coatings or related industries
Knowledge of the rapidly growing data centre sector and the ability to engage key decision makers involved in the design,specificationand delivery of mission critical facilities.
Most importantly, you will bring:
A relationship-led approach to business development
Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders
Strong communicationand influencing skills
Commercial awareness and curiosity
The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
A proactive and self-motivated mindset
Make a visible impact, grow yourcareerand be part of a collaborative globalorganisationwhere different perspectives arevaluedand everyone has the opportunity to contribute.
Application due
2026-07-07
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Business Development, Sales
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.
Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.
At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.
Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.
