Job Title: Business Development Manager Paying: £40,000 plus bonus scheme paid out at 10% each year and excellent benefits Location:Solihull (near NEC) Duration: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager who will be responsible for driving outbound activity, managing inbound sales and pipeline, and developing long term relationships with clients and stakeholders across the automotive and manufacturing sectors 50% of the role is travelling within the UK conducting sales meetings at Clients premises. The successful candidate will have a strong sales background ideally within the automotive industry to take ownership of outbound sales efforts, including lead generation, conversion of incoming enquiries, proposal management, and relationship development by identifying training and consultancy needs. Duties: Manage the full sales cycle, from inbound enquiry qualification through to proposal development and closing the sale. Own the development and maintenance of a high-quality sales pipeline aligned with the clients strategic priorities. Lead on outbound sales activity, identifying new opportunities through proactive engagement and outreach to existing and prospective clients. Be accountable for meeting sales targets and contributing to the wider team revenue goals. Act as the primary commercial point of contact for industry partners and clients Provide regular sales performance updates to the Sales and Marketing Manager Collaborate with the marketing team to align outbound campaigns with sales objectives and sector specific strategies. Support the Sales and Marketing Manager in managing the sales pipeline via Salesforce, ensuring all leads and opportunities are recorded accurately. Key Skills/Experience Required: Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in the automotive, engineering or manufacturing sectors Ability to build and maintain senior-level customer relationships Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable attending customer meetings and industry events Strong organisational and time management skills For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV. Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy. Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time.