Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager

European Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager

We have a great opportunity to join our company, Centriforce, as you support our growth across Europe, driving new business, developing key accounts and expanding market reach within utilities, construction and landscaping.

If you ve also worked in the following roles, we d also like to hear from you:

Business Development Executive, Territory Manager, Sales Consultant, Client Relationship Manager, Field Sales Executive, Area Sales Manager

SALARY: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

LOCATION: Remote Working / Home Based with European Travel around Germany, Netherlands and Belgium. Candidates MUST reside in either Germany, Netherlands or Belgium. You will also be required to Travel to the Liverpool, UK office 4 times per year

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: You must be Fluent in either German or Dutch and English

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a European Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager to join our team at Centriforce and help expand our footprint across the German, Dutch and Belgian markets. You will drive new business growth, build strong customer relationships and represent the organisation across Europe.

As a European Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager you will focus on winning new business in the utilities, construction and landscaping sectors while also developing existing accounts. You will visit customers regularly, provide product expertise and work closely with the Commercial Director and internal teams.

The European Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager will also utilise a CRM system to manage pipelines, quotations and reporting, supporting Centriforce s wider strategy and contributing insight into product performance, pricing and market trends.

As a successful candidate you must be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. Whilst full training and support will be given from Centriforce in the UK, this role requires someone who manages their own time and will work autonomously to meet the company objectives.

ABOUT US

Centriforce is a UK-based manufacturer and pioneer in recycled-plastic damage prevention products.

Founded originally as Chisholm Plastics in 1976, the company has grown to become a market leader in designing durable, sustainable plastic solutions, converting plastic waste (such as bottles and carrier bags) into high-performance products for use across utilities, civil engineering, building & landscaping, agriculture, equestrian, fabrication and packaging sectors.

Centriforce s flagship product, Stokbord , along with its broader product family, provides protection and damage-prevention solutions, including underground utility protection, ground protection, and structural protection, helping clients protect people, infrastructure and assets while supporting sustainability goals.

The company values honesty, integrity, teamwork, ambition, accountability and a strong customer focus. Centriforce is committed to providing high-quality products that meet strict standards of quality, safety and environmental responsibility.

Joining Centriforce means being part of a forward-thinking, sustainability-driven team, working with innovative products and contributing to solutions that protect infrastructure and the environment.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the European Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager include:

• Achieving Sales Targets: Deliver and exceed agreed sales budgets

• Driving Business Growth: Generate new business opportunities across Europe

• Managing Key Accounts: Develop relationships and increase profitable sales

• Building Customer Relationships: Spend regular time visiting clients across target regions

• Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate CRM records, quotations and sales updates

• Market Insight: Gather and provide intelligence on pricing, products and competitors

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Centriforce s commercial and operations teams

• Product Engagement: Support new product suggestions through internal processes

• Reporting: Provide monthly sales reports and attend meetings when required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of business development within related industries

• Previous experience in B2B sales with strong relationship-building skills

• Fluent in English and a European language (German or Dutch preferred)

• Strong account management and presentation skills

• A background in distributor or channel development

• Experience with CRM systems and MS Office applications

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

• Passionate, self-motivated and confident working autonomously

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively

DESIRABLE

• Experience of an SME manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of plastics or recycled material products

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14158

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Centriforce

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