Business Development Manager - Automotive

Uxbridge Employment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

High earning potential

Job summary

Uxbridge Employment is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager for the automotive sector in the Berkshire/Slough area. The role offers a £45,000 base salary plus uncapped commission and an OTE around £70,000, with hybrid working and strong earning potential.

The successful candidate will identify new opportunities, build relationships with automotive OEMs and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing, with responsibility for expanding both new and existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven business development, commercial sales or account-growth experience.
• Previous experience working directly with automotive OEMs or vehicle manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of how vehicle manufacturers operate commercially and technically.

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

Commercial sales

Account growth

OEM experience

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Automotive

Location: Berkshire Sector: Sales & Marketing Job Type: Permanent Salary range: £40,000+ Salary: £45,000 basic plus uncapped commission, with OTE around £70,000

Business Development Manager - Automotive

• Type: Permanent
• Salary: £45,000 basic plus uncapped commission, with OTE around £70,000
• 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?

• £45,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission with OTE around £70,000
• Hybrid working
• Senior-level B2B business development responsibility
• 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.

Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Keywords for this role may include: Business Development Manager, Automotive Sales, OEM Sales, Vehicle Manufacturer, B2B Sales, Account Development

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