Sales / Business Development

Comton Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is looking for an experienced Sales / Business Development professional in Birmingham to support growth in the automotive sector. The role requires proven sales experience, particularly with OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers. Key responsibilities include developing new business, managing existing accounts, and liaising with internal teams. Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 plus performance-related bonus offered. There are opportunities for career progression within this stable and growing business.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience dealing with OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the automotive sector.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts in OEM and Tier 1/2.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals, quotations, and presentations.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive industry

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sales / Business Development

Salary : £45,000 – £50,000 + bonus

Location : Midland based (with travel)

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Sales / Business Development professional to support continued growth within the automotive sector.

This role is suited to someone with a strong background in automotive sales who is comfortable developing new business while managing and growing existing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities within the automotive sector
• Manage and grow existing OEM and Tier 1 / Tier 2 customer accounts
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals, quotations, and presentations
• Work closely with internal engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met
• Track sales activity, pipeline, and performance against targets

Key Requirements

• Proven sales or business development experience within the automotive industry
• Experience dealing with OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and complex projects
• Confident communicator with a proactive, self-driven approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £45,000 – £50,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering business
• Autonomy to develop and grow a key sector within the business

Long-term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for an automotive sales professional looking to take the next step in a commercially focused, growth-driven role