Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicle Parts

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager to join a Global manufacturer and supplier of parts to the commercial vehicle, industrial and military sectors. For this role, we are seeking a candidate with knowledge of aftermarket distribution channels here in the UK, preferably commercial vehicle.

As a Business Development Manager, you will support and maintain the existing aftermarket distribution network and develop new channels across the Midlands, North of England, Scotland, and Ireland and other territories as appropriate. In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus performance-related bonus, company vehicle, 25 days holiday, and enhanced pension.

What's in it for you?

Salary: Basic salary 40-50k (depending upon experience) + Bonus

Perks: Company car (tax-efficient plug-in hybrid) + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + enhanced pension.

Work Arrangements: Field-based, travelling throughout the Midlands, Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland, with overnight stays.

Location: Ideal locations include Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds.

What you'll need:

• A sound knowledge of vehicle parts, ideally within the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty sectors.
• Experience of dealing with commercial vehicle distributors/factors & repairers, whether truck, trailer, bus & coach or plant & agricultural is beneficial.
• Proven background operating within the UK aftermarket and an understanding of its distribution networks.
• The ability and experience to excel in a territory sales role.
• A valid UK driving license is essential for this role, as is the ability to travel with overnight stays.

What you'll be doing:

• Establish, maintain and develop new and existing customer relationships with aftermarket distributors.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals.
• Support the distributor network in gaining new business from competitors.
• Be target-driven and work within sales budgets.
• Respond to and follow up on all sales enquiries, new leads, and referrals.
• Monitor and report on sales activities and provide relevant management information.
• Responsible for effectively structuring sales activities, including journey planning, new business strategy, account profiling & prioritisation.
• Attend sales promotions, trade and exhibition events, in addition to product training and sales meetings.

Apply now!

If you're a dynamic, driven sales professional with a background in the automotive aftermarket, apply now for the Business Development Manager role.

Send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley or call her for a confidential chat on 07908 893621.

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Glen Callum Associates are international recruiters specialising in supporting the automotive aftermarket.