Head of Business Development - EV / Automotive - London - £120k OTE

Everec; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric vehicle sector seeks a Head of Business Development in London. This role involves driving global sales and expanding market reach through strategic partnerships and high-volume sales. Candidates should have a strong background in B2B sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for automotive innovation. The position requires international travel and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-value vehicle sales and business development.
• Experience with global markets, especially North America and Europe.
• Ability to manage complex negotiations and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global sales strategy to drive large-volume vehicle sales.
• Manage relationships with dealers, distributors, and high-net-worth buyers.
• Conduct market analysis for identifying new opportunities.

Skills

B2B Sales

B2C Sales

Relationship Building

Global Sales Strategy

Job description

Head of Business Development - EV / Automotive - London - £120k OTE

Head of Business Development - EV / Automotive - London - £120k OTE

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Managing Director & Founder at EVEREC - Electric Vehicle Engineering Recruitment

Head of Business Development - EV / Automotive - London - £120k

Role: Head of Business Development

Location: London UK (2 days on site per week)

Travel: Overseas Travel

Salary: £75k to £120k OTE depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Business Development to drive global sales & rental growth for a leading vehicle manufacturer. This role is focused on expanding market reach by selling high volumes of vehicles to dealers, retailers, and individual buyers, with a primary focus on the North American and European markets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in high-value B2B and B2C sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to develop and execute a global sales strategy. With extensive international travel required, this role demands a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global sales strategy to drive large-volume vehicle sales.
• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with dealers, distributors, and retailers across key markets.
• Target individual high-net-worth buyers and develop strategic sales channels.
• Lead negotiations, contracts, and pricing discussions to maximise revenue and market share.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Represent the brand at international trade shows, networking events, and client meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment on sales objectives.
• Report on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends to senior leadership.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record in high-value vehicle sales, business development, or commercial leadership.
• Strong experience selling to dealerships, distributors, and direct consumers in global markets.
• Extensive knowledge of the automotive, luxury, or lifestyle vehicle industries.
• A network of existing relationships within the North American and European markets is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage complex negotiations and drive deals from prospecting to close.
• Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven approach.
• Willingness to travel across Europe, North America, and beyond.
• Based in or willing to commute to London at least two days per week.

If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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