Senior Business Development Manager

Dekra Automotive; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services organization in the UK seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth in Organisational Safety and Reliability services. The role entails developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing the brand's presence in the market. Candidates should possess strong sales expertise and strategic thinking skills. This position offers a salary range of £75,000 - £90,000, along with benefits and travel opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales management.
• Ability to develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Strong skills in strategic thinking and delivering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across Organisational Safety and Reliability services.

Skills

Sales expertise

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Consultative selling

Job description

Location

UK-based with up to 50% national and international travel.

Salary

£75,000 - £90,000 DOE + Commission + Car Allowance

Contract

Full time, Permanent

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About DEKRA

We are DEKRA, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning the automotive, oil and gas, insurance, and chemical and process safety industries.

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead and grow sales within our Organisational Safety and Reliability services.

You’ll play a key role in developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving the DEKRA brand forward in the UK market.

This role suits a consultative salesperson who thrives on creating solutions that make a real difference for clients, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading business development efforts across Organisational Safety and Reliability services.

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