Business Development Manager

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established and growing business within the automotive aftermarket.

This is a field-based role focused on developing existing accounts and winning new business across the UK & Ireland, driving sales growth across a range of distribution channels.

You’ll play a key role in strengthening customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting wider commercial and product strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

Managing and developing key customer relationships Identifying and securing new business opportunities Growing sales across regional, national and specialist distributors Negotiating commercial terms, pricing and agreements with customers Managing your sales pipeline, pricing and commercial agreements Supporting promotions and providing market/product insight Attending customer visits, trade shows and industry events (UK and occasional international) Supporting effective account management, including awareness of customer spend and aged debt

About You

Experience in a field sales / business development role Automotive aftermarket experience desirable (not essential) Strong relationship builder with a commercial mindset Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently Full UK driving licence Confident managing a territory and customer base Intermediate Excel skills for reporting and tracking Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

Salary c£42,500 with flexibility for the right person Bonus and benefits package Up to 15% performance-related bonus Company car or car allowance 31 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, rising with service) Free parking when onsite Opportunity to join a growing, market-established business Field-based role with real autonomy and progression potential Growing business with real progression opportunities

Core Hours

Mon-Thurs: 08:30-17:00
Fri: 08:00-15:30

Location

Field-based across the UK & Ireland, with weekly travel to Banbury