Business Development Manager - Technical

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Crawley; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is looking for a Business Development Manager to focus on automotive products in the Crawley area. The role involves managing existing accounts and generating new business. The ideal candidate will have proven field sales experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a basic salary of £35K with OTE of £50K, plus additional perks such as a company car, 24 days of holidays, and no weekends.

Benefits

Company Car

24 days Holidays

Pension

Career Development

No Weekends

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development.
• Strong commercial acumen and track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated and proactive in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Generate new business across the automotive and engineering sectors.
• Conduct field visits and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Field sales experience

Technical knowledge of automotive products

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive to join our team, focusing on specialist automotive products, chemicals, and equipment. Location: Tonbridge, Crawley, Gatwick. Salary: £35K basic salary + Bonus (OTE £50K) + Company Car + 24 days Holidays (plus BH 32 days total) + Pension + Career Development + No Weekends + Remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Generate new business across the automotive, OEM, and aftermarket sectors, targeting workshops, distributors, manufacturers, and engineering firms.
• Promote and sell a range of specialist automotive products, tools, and equipment, providing technical insight and tailored solutions.
• Conduct field visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations to key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy and identify new opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in field sales or business development within a technical, automotive, engineering, or manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of automotive, chemicals, tools, diagnostic equipment, or workshop solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.

The Next Step

To apply for this Business Development Manager role in confidence please send your CV to Robert Cox Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd - or call Rob on (phone number removed).

Job Ref: 4289RC Business Development Manager