Business Development Manager - Technical
Job Description
Business Development Manager - Technical
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Are you a results-driven sales professional with experience in technical or engineering sectors, particularly within the automotive, OEM, or aftermarket space? Do you have a passion for specialist products and a knack for building strong customer relationships?
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We're looking for a Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive to join our team, focusing on specialist automotive products, chemicals, and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and grow existing accounts while driving new business across a dynamic and evolving market.
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Location: Tonbridge, Crawley, Gatwick
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Salary: £35K basic salary + Bonus (OTE £50K) + Company Car + 24 days Hols (plus BH 32 days total) + Pension + Career Development + No Weekends + Remote
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Key Responsibilities
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- Manage and develop existing customer accounts, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Generate new business across the automotive, OEM, and aftermarket sectors, targeting workshops, distributors, manufacturers, and engineering firms.
- Promote and sell a range of specialist automotive product, tools, and equipment, providing technical insight and tailored solutions.
- Conduct field visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations to key decision-makers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy and identify new opportunities.
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Ideal Candidate
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- Proven experience in field sales or business development within a technical, automotive, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of automotive, chemicals, tools, diagnostic equipment, or workshop solutions is highly desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen and a track record of exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
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The Next Step:
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To apply for this Business Development Manager role in confidence please send your CV to Robert Cox Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd - or call Rob on 07398 204832.
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Job Ref: 4289RC Business Development Manager