Business Development Partner - Self Employed

VM Talent Solutions; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Flexible working

Training provided

Early-stage opportunity

Job summary

VM Talent Solutions is assisting an automotive technology business in recruiting a Self-Employed Business Development Partner to grow its customer base across Cambridgeshire. The role focuses on visiting independent dealerships, demo-ing the platform, and converting conversations into paying customers.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a self-employed, commission-only arrangement and able to travel across Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development is preferred.
• Self-employed, commission-only arrangement understanding.
• Must be able to travel across Cambridgeshire.
• Ability to build relationships with dealerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach independent motor dealers across Cambridgeshire.
• Visit dealerships and demonstrate the platform.
• Follow up enquiries and sales opportunities.
• Develop local network, including via vehicle auctions.
• Manage diary, pipeline and customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Self-employment understanding

Workload management

Job description

Self-Employed Field Sales / Business Development Partner - Automotive Technology

Cambridgeshire | Flexible working | Commission only | Uncapped earnings

I'm representing a growing UK automotive technology business looking for a Self-Employed Business Development Partner to develop its customer base across Cambridgeshire.

The business has created a technology platform for independent motor dealers. They're looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships and winning new business.

The role

You'll cover Cambridgeshire, visiting independent dealerships, demonstrating the platform and turning conversations into paying customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and approaching independent motor dealers across the region
• Visiting dealerships and demonstrating the platform
• Following up enquiries and sales opportunities
• Building your own local network, including through vehicle auctions
• Managing your diary, pipeline and customer relationships

You'll have flexibility over how you organise your time, with regular face-to-face visits forming a key part of the role.

Who I'm looking for

Automotive experience isn't essential. I'm interested in someone who:

• Is confident approaching businesses and starting conversations
• Builds rapport and follows through on opportunities
• Has experience in sales or business development
• Is comfortable travelling across Cambridgeshire
• Can manage their own workload
• Understands and is happy with a self-employed, commission-only arrangement

Your background could be in field sales, recruitment, property, telecoms, automotive or another sales environment.

What's on offer?

• Uncapped commission
• Indicative earning potential of £40,000-£50,000+, dependent entirely on sales performance
• Full product training and sales materials
• Ongoing support and help with leads and opportunities
• The opportunity to join at an early stage as the business develops its UK sales network

This role is self-employed and commission only. There is no basic salary, and earnings are not guaranteed