Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Uncapped OTE

Annual bonus

Company pension

Training

Career progression

Territory development

Supportive environment

Job summary

LJ Recruitment's client is seeking a Sales Representative to cover Gloucestershire, based from the Gloucester branch, with autonomy to develop the territory and build lasting customer relationships.

You'll manage a pipeline, win new business and aim to exceed targets, with a £35,000-£45,000 base salary plus uncapped OTE, company car, pension and ongoing training. A proactive, commercially minded salesperson will thrive in this growing independent business.

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience.
• Strong track record of building customer relationships.
• Experience selling to businesses, end users or in a B2B environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and MS Office.
• Willing to develop and succeed within a growing business.
• Experience in powered access, plant hire, construction, equipment hire or related sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Generate new business and identify sales opportunities.
• Respond to customer enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
• Manage and grow your territory.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and end users.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

B2B selling

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-motivated

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Representative - Gloucestershire

£35,000-£45,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped OTE | Company Car | Permanent

Are you an experienced sales professional looking for your next opportunity?

A leading independent company within the powered access and equipment hire industry is looking for an ambitious Sales Representative to join its growing team, based from its Gloucester branch and covering Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing business where you'll have the autonomy to develop your territory, build strong customer relationships and be rewarded with uncapped earning potential.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of your territory, developing existing customer relationships while identifying and winning new business.

You'll be responsible for building your pipeline, developing your customer network and maximising commercial opportunities across your area.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Generate new business and identify sales opportunities.
• Respond to customer enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
• Manage and grow your territory.
• Build relationships with key decision‑makers and end users.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a driven, commercially minded and results‑focused salesperson who enjoys winning new business and developing long‑term customer relationships.

• Proven experience in a sales or business development role.
• A strong track record of developing customer relationships.
• Experience selling to businesses, end users or within a B2B environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• The ambition to develop and succeed within a growing business.
• Experience within powered access, plant hire, construction, equipment hire or a related sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Full product and industry training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's on offer?

• £35,000-£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Uncapped OTE through monthly bonus and commission.
• Company car.
• Annual depot‑based bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing training.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to develop and grow your own territory.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Uncapped earning potential

This is a role where your earnings can grow with your performance.

With a competitive basic salary, monthly commission and bonus opportunities, you'll have the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings as you develop your territory and deliver results.

About the company

Our client is an established and well‑regarded independent business operating within the powered access, equipment hire and associated services sector.

With a growing network of locations and a strong reputation for customer service, the business offers a stable environment alongside genuine opportunities for career development.