business development managers

SM UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet technology company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to foster relationships with fleet operators and manage the sales process. This role requires expertise in the HGV safety equipment sector and aims to achieve significant revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consultative sales and a proven track record of success. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with potential earnings exceeding £75,000 and uncapped commission.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Private Health Care

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 3x basic salary

Full in‑house and external product training

Employee Recognition Scheme

Birthday Leave & Voucher

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within the HGV safety equipment/fleet technology sector.
• Experience managing customer relationships and sales processes.
• Strong understanding of fleet operators and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new business opportunities.
• Attending customer meetings and documenting requirements.
• Managing customer quotes and orders.
• Working with project teams on customer build programs.
• Controlling your CRM database.
• Performing in line with set sales targets.
• Attending internal sales meetings and trade shows.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales process management

CRM management

Consultative selling

Knowledge of HGV industry

Job description

SM UK is seeking two experienced business development managers (Midlands and North West) to build relationships with fleet operators, manage the sales process from lead generation to project delivery, and grow revenue within the HGV safety equipment/fleet technology sector. With 25 years of operation and continued growth plans, we are looking to add experienced and knowledgeable business development managers to our Sales Operation. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for forging relationships with leading fleet operators within your specified area and have good working knowledge of the fleet industry, particularly HGV vehicles, and experience in the safety equipment and fleet technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new opportunities
• Setting up, attending and documenting customer meetings offering a consultative approach to their needs and requirements
• Producing and managing customer quotes and orders
• Working with the project team to manage customer build programmes
• Controlling and managing your CRM database
• Performing in line with set targets and objectives
• Attending monthly internal sales meetings
• Attending trade shows and other industry related events

Benefits

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days with time served
• Private Health Care
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance 3x basic salary
• Full in‑house and external product training provided
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Birthday Leave & Voucher

This role is well suited to a driven and performance‑motivated individual who has a consultative and engaging approach to sales. You will already have a proven track record in the industry and be looking to join a progressive business that offers good prospects. The role will involve travel across the country, as well as regular presence in our Leeds HQ. This is a full‑time, permanent position (08:30–17:00 Mon‑Fri). Salary: DOE, potential earnings in excess of £75,000 (uncapped commission) plus car.