Business Development Specialist

About the role

The Business Development Specialist will drive sales growth and expand market presence for Teknos paints and coating systems across the Eastern Europe region. Based in the Czech Republic, the role combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to support customers, win new projects and achieve regional revenue and profitability targets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, support customer acquisition and provide technical advice throughout the sales cycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, consultants, contractors and distributors to promote Teknos solutions and secure product specifications.
• Deliver technical training, webinars, workshops and product demonstrations to customers and internal sales teams.
• Investigate and resolve technical inquiries and product‑related issues, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare technical‑commercial proposals, monitor market trends and maintain accurate CRM records and activity reports.
• Participate in industry events and represent Teknos as a trusted advisor in the region.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in technical service, technical sales or the paints and coatings industry.
• Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to build long‑term relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in English and Czech; Polish is a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Self‑driven, proactive and comfortable working in a collaborative B2B environment.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of paints, coatings, coating systems and application methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CRM systems for sales tracking and reporting.