Business Development Manager - Technical

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing customer accounts, generating new business in the automotive sector, and promoting specialist products. Ideal candidates should have relevant field sales experience, strong commercial skills, and knowledge in automotive or engineering sectors. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, company car, and remote work options.

Benefits

Company car

Career development

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

No weekends

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development within technical or automotive sectors.
• Strong knowledge of automotive products, chemicals, and tools.
• Self-motivated and proactive in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Generate new business across automotive sectors.
• Conduct field visits and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Field sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Technical insight

Commercial acumen

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Sales tools

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Technical

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.

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

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 on 07398 204832.

Job Ref: 4289RC Business Development Manager