Overview
Business Development Manager - Technical
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? 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.
Location: Tonbridge, Crawley, Gatwick
Salary: £35K basic salary + Bonus (OTE £50K) + Company Car + 24 days Hols (plus BH 32 days total) + Pension + Career Development + No Weekends + Remote
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Ideal Candidate
* 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.
The Next Step
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 (phone number removed).
Job Details
* Job Title: Business Development Manager - Technical
* Company:
* Location: Worthing, West Sussex
* Posted: Sep 4th 2025
* Closes: Oct 5th 2025
* Sector:
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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