Business Development Specialist – Automotive Refinish

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our Automotive Refinish team in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The role involves promoting high‑quality refinish paint brands and related products to collision repair shops and distribution partners, with a company car provided and up to 50 % travel.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the regional business strategy to increase market share and sales volume.
• Identify and qualify new customers, generate leads, and close sales, focusing on new‑business acquisition (approximately 70 % of activity).
• Forecast sales, present product recommendations, and introduce new services to existing accounts.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with current customers, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal trainers and product experts to deliver technical support and training to body shops.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high‑school diploma acceptable with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in field sales, territory management, and customer relationship management.
• Background in the automotive collision or refinish industry is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and value‑based selling abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Company car for field work.
• Opportunity to work with leading automotive manufacturers’ approved paint solutions.
• Dynamic environment with training resources and career growth potential.