Job Description

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 07398 204832.
Job Ref: 4289RC Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager - Technical

• Crawley
• 35K basic salary + bonus (OTE 50K)
• #Ref: 4289RC

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With 30 years technical recruiting experience across the automotive aftermarket and allied sectors, I have built a large network of professional contacts. My consultative approach allows me to tailor solutions for clients, whilst also supporting candidates through the process.
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