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Business Development Manager

Kronospan logoKronospanRemote from United KingdomFull-timeListed 3mo ago
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The posting

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** **HR@Kronospan.co.uk

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Where you can sell from

Fully remote, for people based in United Kingdom.

Taken from Kronospan's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.

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About Kronospan

A family-owned maker of particleboard, MDF, OSB, decorative laminate boards and laminate flooring, sold to furniture manufacturers, builders' merchants, DIY chains and distributors.

Pay schedule: A salary with a monthly or performance bonus: UK field roles add a company car or car allowance, the Hungarian and French reps get a car, phone and laptop, Polish reps sign a permanent employment contract with monthly awards, and US staff get medical cover and a 401(k) with a company match.

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