Business Development Manager

Kevin Edward Associates; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Kevin Edward Associates is seeking a Business Development Manager in powered access. You will identify new opportunities, grow existing accounts and become the trusted partner for customers regionally.

You’ll work with depot operations and the wider commercial team to drive revenue and market share. The role requires a proven track record in powered access, strong networking, and the ability to open doors, close deals, and deliver long-term value.

Qualifications

• Proven business development or field sales experience in powered access.
• Strong network of customers, contractors and end users.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Commercially astute, self-motivated and highly organised.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and develop existing accounts.
• Become the trusted partner for customers across your region.
• Collaborate with depot operations and the commercial team to drive revenue and market share.

Skills

Business development

Field sales

Powered access

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Business Development Manager - Powered Access

Excellent Basic Salary + Bonus + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Outstanding Benefits

Location: Candidates will be considered from across England, including the North West, Yorkshire, West Midlands, London and the South East.

Are you a successful sales professional within the powered access industry looking for your next challenge? We’re partnering with one of the UK’s most respected and fastest-growing powered access businesses to recruit an ambitious Business Development Manager. This is an opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation, a modern fleet, significant investment behind it, and genuine plans for continued growth. This isn’t a role for someone learning the industry. We’re looking for someone who already understands the powered access market, knows how to win new business, and enjoys building long‑term customer relationships.

You’ll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing existing accounts, and becoming the trusted partner for customers across your region. Working closely with depot operations and the wider commercial team, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue and market share.

Qualifications

• Has proven business development or field sales experience within the powered access industry.
• Has a strong network of customers, contractors and end users.
• Has a track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Is commercially astute, self‑motivated and highly organised.
• Thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities and closing deals.
• Builds relationships based on trust, service and long‑term value.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• A highly competitive basic salary, tailored to your experience.
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing investment in your development.
• The opportunity to join a successful, ambitious business where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded.

Whether you’re an established Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Key Account Manager, if you have a successful track record in the powered access sector and are looking to join a business with genuine ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with current or recent experience within the powered access industry.