Business Development Manager - Crawley

Silcom Recruitment Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Business miles covered

Full training provided

Job summary

Silcom Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager in the Crawley area to drive new business within the commercial vehicle sector. You will lead client acquisition, build lasting relationships, and tailor solutions to client needs, with a focus on profitable deals and revenue growth.

The role offers a basic salary with a strong OTE and a clear path to exceed targets through strategic outreach and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and proactive approach to sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial vehicle market.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Present and promote commercial vehicle solutions tailored to business needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adapt sales strategies.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to close profitable deals.
• Collaborate with finance, service, and sales teams to ensure smooth transactions.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales and business development targets.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

The Role:

Are you a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established and reputable dealership group near Crawley, is looking for a talented individual to drive new business opportunities and expand their commercial vehicle customer base.

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new business, building strong relationships with clients, and driving sales performance within the commercial vehicle sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial vehicle market
Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Present and promote commercial vehicle solutions tailored to business needs
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adapt sales strategies
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to close profitable deals
Collaborate with internal departments (finance, service, and sales teams) to ensure smooth transactions
Consistently achieve and exceed sales and business development targets

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within the motor trade or commercial vehicle sector)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
A self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented mindset
Ability to identify new opportunities and drive revenue growth
Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to sales

The Package:

Salary: £20,000 Basic Salary + Realistic OTE Of £50,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:30 pm) No Weekends!
Other: Company vehicle provided, Business Miles Covered, and full training provided.