Business Development Manager - Technical

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage and grow accounts in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and career development opportunities, with no weekend work and the possibility for remote work.

Benefits

Company car

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within automotive or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of automotive products, chemicals, and diagnostic equipment is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Generate new business across automotive and aftermarket sectors.
• Promote and sell specialist automotive products and equipment.
• Conduct field visits and technical presentations.

Skills

Field sales experience

Technical product knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Business Development Manager - Technical

Location: Tonbridge, Crawley, Gatwick

Salary: 35K basic salary + Bonus (OTE 50K) + Company Car + 24 days Hols (plus BH 32 days total) + Pension + Career Development + No Weekends + Remote

Overview

Are you a results-driven sales professional with experience in technical or engineering sectors, particularly within the automotive, OEM, or aftermarket space? Do you have a passion for specialist products and a knack for building strong customer relationships?

We\'re looking for a Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive to join our team, focusing on specialist automotive products, chemicals, and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and grow existing accounts while driving new business across a dynamic and evolving market.

Key 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 product, 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 sectors.
• 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.

Job Ref: 4289RC Business Development Manager