Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager
Location: UK & Ireland (National coverage)
Industry: Manufacturing – Insulation & Thermal Solutions
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Business Development Manager – UK & Ireland

An established manufacturer of high-performance insulation and thermal solutions is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to support its next phase of growth.

This position goes beyond the company’s traditional flat roofing focus and is centred on unlocking new markets and applications. You will explore opportunities across sectors such as cold storage and refrigeration, flooring systems, timber frame housing, and modular/offsite construction.

Working at the intersection of commercial strategy and technical innovation, you will help translate product capability into sustainable new revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new market opportunities and non-traditional applications
Develop and deliver strategic growth plans for emerging sectors
Create compelling business cases, value propositions and market-entry strategies
Build early-stage relationships with new customers, specifiers and project stakeholders
Collaborate closely with internal technical, R&D, marketing and sales teams
Support trials, pilot schemes and initial projects through to commercial rollout

Candidate Profile

Demonstrable experience in B2B business development within insulation, thermal or technically led construction products
Proven ability to open up new markets, applications or routes to market
Strong commercial awareness with a strategic, proactive mindset
Comfortable working in evolving, growth-driven environments
Confident communicator able to engage both technical and commercial audiences