Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Northern England & Scotland

£50,000 + Excellent Bonus + Hybrid Company Car + Excellent Benefits

If you enjoy opening new doors, developing long-term customer relationships and building a territory with genuine growth potential, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is a role for someone who doesn't wait for opportunities to arrive. You'll have the freedom to develop your own territory, generate new business and build lasting relationships across multiple industries. The more proactive you are, the greater the opportunity to grow both the business and your own career.

Joining a successful and ambitious UK manufacturer, you'll become part of a business that continues to invest in new products, new markets and its people.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for developing business across Northern England and Scotland, working with distributors, motor factors and customers across the automotive, industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Whilst the automotive aftermarket remains an important part of the business, there is significant opportunity to develop new markets where the company's specialist chemical products offer real commercial advantages.

This is not simply an account management role. Your ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and convert prospects into long-term customers will be central to your success.

What You Will Do and What You Will Achieve

Develop new business opportunities across Northern England and Scotland

Build strong relationships with distributors, motor factors and industrial customers

Identify opportunities within manufacturing, engineering and specialist industrial markets

Manage and develop an active sales pipeline from initial enquiry through to successful conversion

Increase sales within existing accounts by identifying additional opportunities and product applications

Monitor competitor activity and market trends, helping shape future commercial strategy

Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service and technical support

Represent the business professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events

Your success will be measured by territory growth, customer acquisition, account development and the long-term relationships you build.

What We're Looking For

You'll probably already be working in a field-based business development or account management role.

You may currently be selling

Automotive aftermarket products

Industrial consumables

Chemical products

Workshop supplies

Engineering products

Technical B2B solutions

More importantly, you'll bring

A proven track record of developing new business

Experience managing a sales pipeline and converting opportunities

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

A proactive, self-motivated approach

The confidence to work independently across a large geographical territory

Experience selling into distributors, motor factors or industrial customers would be highly advantageous.

What You Get In Return

£50,000 basic salary

Excellent Performance-related bonus

Hybrid company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

A high degree of autonomy

Long-term career development

The opportunity to help shape the future growth of an ambitious business