Business Development Manager

Central Employment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of bespoke commercial vehicle solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the North East. This role involves managing client relationships, developing sales strategies, and ensuring smooth delivery processes. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and hybrid working options, making it ideal for proactive sales professionals.

Benefits

£4,000 annual car allowance

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Supportive team and growth-focused culture

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a BDM or field sales role.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Source new opportunities through networking and market research.
• Build and manage a customer base in public and FM sectors.
• Develop call plans and represent the business at events.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Software

Job description

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Base pay range

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Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + OTE £65k+ | £4,000 car allowance | 28 days holiday

A leading provider of bespoke commercial vehicle solutions is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help drive growth across the North East. Specialising in vehicle conversions and custom builds, this company delivers tailored solutions to a wide range of clients including housing associations, local authorities, and facilities management providers.

In this role, you’ll report directly to the Head of Sales and take ownership of new business development—focusing on building strong relationships and creating a robust, sustainable sales pipeline. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own customer base while working closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth sales and delivery process.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Business: Source new opportunities through industry networking, lead generation, and market research.
• Client Management: Build and manage your own customer base, with a focus on the public and FM sectors.
• Sales Strategy: Develop call plans, attend client meetings, host site visits, and represent the business at networking events.
• Process Management: Ensure accuracy in documentation including specifications, end user details, and financial arrangements.
• Coordination: Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth handover from sale to delivery.
• CRM Reporting: Use the CRM system to manage pipeline, track activity, and support accurate forecasting.

About You:

• 3+ years of experience in a BDM or field sales role, ideally selling into public sector, housing, or FM environments.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and close deals.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with wider teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicles, conversions, or capital equipment is advantageous.

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• £4,000 annual car allowance
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Supportive team and growth-focused culture
• Hybrid working and flexible schedule

If you’re a proactive and target-driven sales professional with experience in public sector or technical sales, this is a great opportunity to join a growing company with a strong reputation and a clear growth trajectory.

Apply now to find out more or arrange a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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