Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicle Shutter

ASSA ABLOY; Oldham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension

Discount portal

Wellbeing program

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is seeking a Business Development Manager for the UK market, focussing on the commercial vehicle shutter sector. You will drive sales through vehicle bodybuilders, converters and fleet specialists, expanding existing relationships and creating new opportunities across two UK territories with regular travel.

You will manage quotations, use CRM to track opportunities and collaborate with the Sales team to deliver the UK Sales Strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in commercial vehicle bodybuilding or related sectors.
• Ability to develop business opportunities and convert quotations into orders.
• Self-motivated, able to work across a large geographical territory.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales within assigned UK territory, meeting targets and KPIs.
• Manage and expand relationships with vehicle bodybuilders, converters and fleet specialists.
• Generate new opportunities and upsell/cross-sell within existing customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM data on customers, projects and market info.
• Represent ASSA ABLOY at meetings, exhibitions and events.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory management

CRM proficiency

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicle Shutter

• Associate
• Travel Required: 61%-100%
• 30-Apr-2027

Can you bring your sales expertise to our team at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems? Join our team and help drive growth across the UK commercial vehicle bodybuilding and conversion market while enjoying a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

This is a field-based role within the UK, with two territories available:

• North Territory: Birmingham and above
• South Territory: Birmingham and below

Regular travel across the assigned territory is required, along with occasional visits to company locations and industry events.

What you would do as our Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicle Shutter

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales opportunities within the UK commercial vehicle bodybuilding and conversion sector. You will manage existing customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and ensure the UK Sales Strategy is delivered in line with the ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Business Plan.

You would also:

• Develop and grow sales within your assigned territory, achieving agreed sales targets and KPIs .
• Manage and expand relationships with vehicle bodybuilders, converters, fleet specialists, and other key industry customers .
• Generate new business opportunities while maximising upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the existing customer base .
• Build and maintain accurate customer, project, and market information within the CRM system .
• Represent ASSA ABLOY at customer meetings, industry exhibitions, conferences, and promotional events to increase market awareness and brand presence .

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven sales experience within the commercial vehicle bodybuilding, vehicle conversion, shutter, or closely related vehicle industry sectors .
• Understands how to develop business opportunities, manage customer relationships, and successfully convert quotations into orders .
• Is a self-motivated and tenacious sales professional who can work independently across a large geographical territory .
• Has strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach .
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with the ability to analyse specifications, pricing, and commercial proposals .

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive scheme.
• Variety of benefits including , Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few .

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Giulia Virde, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail].

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To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

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