White Horse are thrilled to be working with a trusted, well-established, family-run business, serving both domestic and commercial customers for over 50 years. They are expanding their footprint in Bristol, Gloucester and Swindon and are looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to help drive that growth.
In this field-based role, you’ll manage existing client relationships while proactively generating new business across various sectors including Fleet, Industrial, Agricultural, and Off-Road. If you're a self-starter with a proven track record in B2B sales, please do get in touch. For the successful candidate, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking team rooted in strong values and customer care.
About the role:
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have prior experience working with fuels or lubricants
* Build and nurture strong relationships with existing customers
* Generate repeat and multi-product sales
* Prospect and onboard new clients across diverse sectors
* Use a variety of communication methods to approach leads
* Prepare and deliver tailored sales presentations
* Manage your own work schedule and sales pipeline
* Keep up-to-date with industry trends and product knowledge
* Consistently meet or exceed sales targets
* Occasionally represent the company at trade shows and events
Essential qualities:
* Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a sales role
* Confident, professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Highly organised, motivated, and goal-driven
* Resilient and persistent, with a problem-solving mindset
* Commercially aware and able to adapt to different business needs
* IT proficient
* A team player and a people person
Qualifications and Skills:
* Relevant sales qualifications would be an advantage
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance-based commission
* Company car or car allowance & mobile phone
* 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Eyecare vouchers
* Retail discount scheme
Location: Field-based – The territory areas for this role are Bristol, Gloucester, and Swindon.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday
(Monday-Thursday are Field days, Friday will be onsite )