Business Development Manager

Sauce People Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automated systems is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for the Birmingham area. This home-based role involves driving growth in the automated gates and barriers sector, establishing new business, and fostering relationships with commercial clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, OTE of £80,000, and various benefits including a company car or allowance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary up to £60,000

Realistic OTE of £80,000

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday

Private health cover

Pension scheme

Long-term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in related sectors.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct site surveys and sales appointments.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare quotations and log activity in CRM.
• Deliver monthly sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Sales experience in automated gates, barriers, doors, or shutters

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Self-motivated and energetic

Account development and front-line sales skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

Business Development Manager – Automated Gates & Barriers

Location

Home‑based (anywhere between Bristol and Preston / York)

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the automated gates, barriers, doors, and shutters sector. This is a hands‑on role combining surveying and sales, with responsibility for developing new business and expanding relationships across commercial clients.

The Role

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct site surveys and sales appointments, providing tailored solutions for installations, repairs, and maintenance contracts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, logging activity in CRM for accurate reporting.
• Deliver monthly sales reports and forecasts, meeting agreed targets.
• Stay up to date with legislation, technology, and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

About You

• Proven sales experience in automated gates, barriers, doors, or shutters.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to work independently.
• Skilled in account development and front‑line sales.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and committed to meeting targets and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the territory.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £60,000.
• Realistic OTE of £80,000.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service).
• Comprehensive benefits package including private health cover and pension scheme.
• Long‑term career progression opportunities in a growing division