Job Description
Business Development Manager
South East (Dartford Area) / South West (Bristol Area)
£50,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary | Company Car or Car Allowance | Excellent Benefits
Join a Growing Market Leader in Fleet Solutions
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a well-established and rapidly growing organisation operating within the fleet services sector.
This is a genuine new business role, offering the chance to take ownership of a high-potential territory, develop strategic customer relationships, and play a key role in the company's continued growth.
If you're a proactive sales professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and closing deals, this role offers both the autonomy and earning potential to excel.
The Opportunity
Working across your designated region, you'll focus on winning new business from medium and large fleet operators, helping customers improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance service performance through innovative fleet management solutions.
You'll manage the entire sales process, from prospecting and relationship building through to negotiation and contract award.
This is a field-based position suited to someone who thrives in a consultative sales environment and enjoys developing business from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across your territory
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive prospecting and networking
- Engage with senior stakeholders including Fleet Managers, Procurement Teams, Operations Directors, and Business Owners
- Conduct consultative sales meetings to understand customer requirements and deliver tailored solutions
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract completion
- Negotiate commercial agreements and close profitable long-term partnerships
- Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting
- Stay informed on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity
Ideal Experience
Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:
- Fleet Management
- Automotive
- Commercial Vehicles
- Transport & Logistics
- Vehicle Leasing
- Telematics
- Fuel Cards
- Tyre Management
- Business Services sold into fleet operators
Essential Requirements
- Proven success in a new business sales environment
- Strong prospecting and lead generation skills
- Experience managing a full sales cycle
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Commercially focused and target driven
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
- Full UK Driving Licence
Package
- £50,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary
- Uncapped Commission Structure
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Benefits
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Flexible Field-Based Working
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, a growing customer base, and ambitious plans for expansion.
You'll be given the freedom to build your territory, the support to succeed, and a highly competitive reward package that recognises performance.
For ambitious sales professionals looking to make a genuine impact and significantly increase their earnings, this represents an outstanding opportunity.
For a confidential discussion, please apply today.