Business Development Manager - Technical

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales within the automotive sector in the UK. The ideal candidate has a strong background in field sales, capable of developing customer relationships and generating new business. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a supportive work environment, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

24 days holidays (+ BH)

Pension Plan

No weekends

Career Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development within technical, automotive, engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of automotive, chemicals, tools, diagnostic equipment, or workshop solutions is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Generate new business in the automotive and aftermarket sectors.
• Promote and sell specialist automotive products.

Skills

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Strong commercial acumen

Tools

Technical products

Automotive tools

Diagnostic equipment

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