Business Development Manager - Technical

ZipRecruiter; Horley; Remote; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the automotive sector. The position involves managing existing accounts, generating new business, and conducting product demonstrations. Candidates should have field sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong commercial acumen. This role offers a basic salary of £35K plus a bonus, remote work options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development in technical sectors.
• Knowledge of automotive and workshop solutions is highly desirable.
• Ability to exceed sales targets is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Generate new business in automotive sectors.
• Conduct product demonstrations for decision-makers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Field sales experience

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Self-motivated

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