Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

B2B sales Relationship management Sales process management Technical product knowledge Territory management Negotiation Customer relationship management Project management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager

Salary/Rate: £35,000 - £40,000 plus bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Sector: Automotive Aftermarket

Post Date: May 6, 2026

Short Description: Business Development Manager – Workshop & Industrial Solutions | £40,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits. Northampton | Field-Based UK Role | Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket

About the Role

Do you enjoy winning projects rather than just chasing orders? Want a role where you can manage your own territory, work with well-known brands, and see the end result of what you’ve sold? Looking for more autonomy and the opportunity to represent a premium British manufacturer with a strong reputation?

Why Apply?

  • £40,000 basic salary with bonus and company car
  • A field-based role with real autonomy and flexibility
  • Represent a respected British manufacturer with a premium reputation
  • Work on varied projects across automotive, industrial, education and motorsport sectors
  • A role where you can see projects develop from concept through to completion
  • Support, mentoring and development from an experienced Sales Director
  • Join a collaborative business that values quality, innovation and customer experience

The Opportunity

This is a role for someone who enjoys relationship-led sales and developing projects over time. You’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing customer relationships and managing projects through from initial enquiry to completion. The role combines commercial sales, technical understanding and project collaboration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants more involvement than simply quoting and moving on.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Developing new business opportunities across automotive, industrial, education and motorsport sectors
  • Managing the full sales process from enquiry through to proposal, negotiation and close
  • Building long-term relationships with customers, contractors and key decision-makers
  • Working closely with internal design and operations teams to deliver bespoke solutions
  • Representing the business at exhibitions, trade shows and industry events
  • Managing your own diary, territory and pipeline activity across the UK

This is a field-based role with a balance of home working, office interaction and customer visits.

About You

  • Have experience in B2B sales, ideally within a technical, project-led or design-led environment
  • Enjoy developing relationships and managing longer sales cycles
  • Are commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple opportunities
  • Can work independently and manage your own territory effectively
  • Enjoy a role that combines technical discussion, commercial thinking and customer interaction
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and are comfortable with UK travel

About the Company

Our client is a respected British manufacturer known for delivering high-quality workshop and modular solutions across automotive, industrial, motorsport and education sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for innovation, engineering quality and customer collaboration, with projects delivered for globally recognised brands and organisations.

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