Europe, Czech Rep., Prague
Business Development Support is a commercially focused role responsible for driving sales growth and business development of selected products across the Eastern Europe region. Acting as a commercial expert in paints and coating systems, the position works in close partnership with Sales, Marketing and Product Management teams to identify new business opportunities, expand market presence and achieve regional sales, profitability and specification targets in Eastern Europe region.
The role builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, contractors, architects, designers, consultants and other key decision-makers, supporting customer acquisition, project specifications and long-term account development. As a trusted advisor and ambassador for Teknos, the position combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to accelerate market adoption of Teknos solutions while promoting sustainability, customer excellence and profitable growth in line with regional business objectives.
Daily tasks and responsibilities
- Drive sales growth across the Eastern Europe region by identifying business opportunities, supporting customer acquisition and providing technical expertise throughout the sales process.
- Provide technical advice and support on paints, coatings and coating systems to customers, distributors, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with architects, designers, consultants and contractors, promoting Teknos solutions and driving product specifications.
- Deliver technical training, webinars, workshops, and product demonstrations to customers and sales teams.
- Investigate and resolve technical inquiries and product-related issues, ensuring excellent customer experience.
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities, preparing technical-commercial proposals and participating in industry events.
- Monitor market trends and customer needs while maintaining accurate CRM records, reports and activity documentation.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and environmentally responsible solutions.
Key skills and qualifications:
- Several years of experience in technical service, technical sales, coatings, paints, construction materials, or a related industry.
- Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build credibility and long-term relationships.
- Solid technical understanding of paints, coatings, coating systems, and application methods.
- Experience delivering technical training, presentations, and customer workshops.
- Strong communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of Polish is considered an advantage.
- Experience working within a B2B environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
- Self-driven, proactive and collaborative working style.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
What we offer:
- A family working culture
We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees’ ideas are listened to, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs. - Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations
Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead. - Career in a global, expanding company
Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair. - Sustainability and meaningful work
Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels.
We make the world last longer
About Teknos
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing almost 1,400 employees. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company’s personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.