Business Development Manager - South West

Owen Daniels; Birchington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of torque and tooling solutions is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow sales in the South and South West UK. This role requires a technical sales background, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with clients. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a bonus structure, and a car allowance.

Benefits

10% quarterly bonus

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

£5,500 car allowance

Health care and life assurance

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical B2B sales, ideally in automotive or tooling markets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a consultative sales style.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within the South and South West region.
• Identify customer needs and propose tailored solutions.
• Build relationships with end users, distributors, and key accounts.

Skills

Technical B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to interpret technical specifications

Experience with CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and strategic sales professional with experience in the automotive, garage, or workshop markets? Do you thrive on developing new business, nurturing key accounts, and making a real impact across your region? If so, we want to hear from you!

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join Gedore Torque, a leading provider of torque and tooling solutions. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to engage with end users in the garage, workshop, and wider automotive sectors, combining strong technical knowledge with a consultative sales approach.

Role

Business Development Manager

Permanent

Up to £45,000 + per annum + 10% Quarterly Bonus + £5,500 Car Allowance

Home Based / Field Based across the South and South West UK

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within the South and South West region through a mix of account development and new business generation.
• Identify customer needs and propose tailored solutions for torque tools, bolting systems, and workshop equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end users, distributors, and key accounts across the automotive and industrial sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, customer service, and engineering to deliver excellent customer support.
• Use CRM systems to track opportunities, monitor activity, and manage the sales pipeline.
• Represent Gedore Torque at trade shows, customer visits, and regional industry events.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical B2B sales, ideally within automotive, engineering, or tooling markets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a consultative sales style.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively across the South and South West UK.
• Comfortable understanding and interpreting technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Company Benefits

• 10% bonus paid quarterly
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• £5,500 car allowance
• Health care and life assurance (after probation)
• Pension: 3% employee / 6% employer contribution

If you feel you're a great fit for this opportunity, please click 'apply' or email (url removed) to find out more