Business Development Manager - Automotive

Uxbridge & Windsor Employment Agency; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE £70k

Car package

Travel to Europe

Job summary

Uxbridge & Windsor Employment Agency is seeking a Business Development Manager with a strong automotive background to develop new opportunities and nurture OEM relationships in the Slough area. This permanent role offers autonomy, a clear path to growth, and the chance to work with vehicle manufacturers in a commercial, consultative sales environment.

You will lead opportunities from initial contact through negotiation and closure, while expanding existing accounts and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven business development, commercial sales or account-growth experience.
• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs or vehicle manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of how vehicle manufacturers operate commercially and technically.
• Track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders in complex B2B environments.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to discuss technical or regulated customer requirements.
• Willingness to travel (occasional travel to Europe).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the automotive market.
• Build relationships with prospective OEM and vehicle-manufacturer customers.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales process.
• Develop existing customer accounts and identify further revenue opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate terms and support opportunities through to completion.
• Maintain strong relationships with key commercial and technical stakeholders.
• Gather customer and market feedback to identify future opportunities.
• Work closely with colleagues across different business functions.
• Provide regular commercial and account updates to management.
• Support the development of new services and commercial opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Account growth

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Automotive

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50k basic plus uncapped commission, with OTE around £70,000, car package available

Location: Slough area

A superb business development management role offering strong earning potential, autonomy and the opportunity to build long-term OEM relationships.

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong automotive background and, importantly, previous experience working directly with vehicle manufacturers or OEM organisations.

This is a consultative B2B sales role within a specialist, service-led environment. You will be responsible for developing new customer opportunities, growing established accounts and building trusted relationships with key decision-makers.

The role would suit someone who understands the commercial and technical demands of working with automotive OEMs and is confident managing opportunities from initial contact through to negotiation, conversion and ongoing account development. The requirement for direct OEM or vehicle-manufacturer experience is supported by the client brief.

Why Apply?

• Uncapped commission with OTE around £70,000
• Opportunity to work with automotive OEM customers
• Scope to develop both new and existing commercial relationships
• Opportunity for occasional travel for European events

The Role:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the automotive market
• Build relationships with prospective OEM and vehicle-manufacturer customers
• Manage opportunities through the full sales process
• Develop existing customer accounts and identify further revenue opportunities
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations and commercial proposals
• Negotiate terms and support opportunities through to completion
• Maintain strong relationships with key commercial and technical stakeholders
• Gather customer and market feedback to identify future opportunities
• Work closely with colleagues across different business functions
• Provide regular commercial and account updates to management
• Support the development of new services and commercial opportunities

  The ideal Business Development Manager will have:

  • Proven business development, commercial sales or account-growth experience
  • Previous experience working directly with automotive OEMs or vehicle manufacturers
  • A strong understanding of how vehicle manufacturers operate commercially and technically
  • A track record of winning new business and developing existing customer accounts
  • Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders in complex B2B environments
  • Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills
  • The confidence to understand and discuss technical or regulated customer requirements
  • Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
  • The ability to work effectively across different internal teams
  • Flexibility to travel as required
  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

  Direct automotive OEM or vehicle-manufacturer experience is essential for this position. Broader technical or regulated-sector experience would be useful, but would not replace the OEM background required.

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager who enjoys winning business, developing strategic customer relationships and working with automotive manufacturers in a commercially focused role.