Business Development Manager - Crawley

hash VAC-3425
hash Automotive, Sales & Marketing
hash £20,000 to £50,000 Per Annum
hash Competitive bonus, great working facility and No Weekends1
hash Crawley
hash Permanent

The Role:

Are you a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established and reputable dealership group near Crawley, is looking for a talented individual to drive new business opportunities and expand their commercial vehicle customer base.

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new business, building strong relationships with clients, and driving sales performance within the commercial vehicle sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial vehicle market
Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Present and promote commercial vehicle solutions tailored to business needs
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adapt sales strategies
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to close profitable deals
Collaborate with internal departments (finance, service, and sales teams) to ensure smooth transactions
Consistently achieve and exceed sales and business development targets

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within the motor trade or commercial vehicle sector)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
A self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented mindset
Ability to identify new opportunities and drive revenue growth
Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to sales

The Package:

Salary: £20,000 Basic Salary + Realistic OTE Of £50,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:30 pm) No Weekends!
Other: Company vehicle provided, Business Miles Covered, and full training provided.

If you believe you have the passion, knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed as a Business Development Manager, then we would like to hear from you.

**Don’t worry if your CV is out of date, please get in touch and we can work with you to do the rest**

To apply for the role as a Business Development Manager and find out more details, please forward your CV to Drew Pilcher, drewp@silcomrecruitment.com or call 02380 012300 in strict confidence.

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