Business Development Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of an established business based in Hoddesdon for a Business Development Manager on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a high-growth, builder’s role starting with a blank canvas. Your focus will be building a client portfolio from scratch, with the target of achieving £300k in monthly revenue within six months, a book of business you will then own, nurture, and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively prospect, pitch, and secure high-value commercial accounts to drive purchase order volume.
• Manage and scale a monthly pipeline of £300k+, capitalising on existing workshop capacity to significantly expand job volume beyond current levels.
• Oversee the complete client lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure seamless service delivery, transparent communication, and exceptional client retention.
• Represent the brand across the commercial sector, strengthening market reputation and building strategic, long-term industry relationships.
• Partner effectively with an internal appointment setter to convert qualified leads and maximise meeting outcomes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven B2B sales background, ideally in automotive, commercial vehicles, or accident repair.
• Experience building a pipeline from scratch and closing deals quickly.
• Strong account management skills to retain and grow existing clients.
• A self-driven mindset, confident in hitting targets and reporting directly to Directors.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Uncapped commission
• Full training provided on company services
• Company Pension Scheme

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.

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