Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Bedford, UK (with flexibility to work from home)

Salary: up to 60k + commission + car

Job Purpose:

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives on building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in expanding our client's market presence within the automotive sector, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing key accounts effectively.

Why You Should Apply:

• Join a forward-thinking international organisation with a focus on digital and sustainable mobility solutions.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe.
• Enhance your career with access to leading technologies and a broad range of learning and development programmes.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including life cover, healthcare cashback plans, and generous holiday entitlements.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and explore new business opportunities within existing and adjacent markets, aligning with the latest industry standards.
• Meet and exceed sales and revenue growth targets through strategic account management and customer relationship building.
• Lead negotiations during the business acquisition process, providing commercial insights and determining competitive sales price objectives.
• Prepare budgets and manage order intake targets, ensuring alignment with market expectations.
• Handle customer claims and manage logistics or quality-related crises with a proactive approach.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and key account managers across regions to ensure global consistency in client interactions.

Key Skills/Attributes & Experience:

• Proven experience in key account management and commercial roles, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Demonstrated success in developing new business and entering new markets.
• Highly driven, tenacious, and adaptable, with a strong focus on achieving results.
• Spanish language skills are an advantage but not essential.

Company Benefits:

• Life Cover.
• Healthcare cashback plans.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers.
• Recognition awards linked to core company values.
• Generous holiday benefits.
• Contributory pension schemes.
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to employee assistance support services.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (url removed) or call Chris Hill on (phone number removed).