Business Development Manager – Commercial Vehicle Parts

Business Development Manager
Commercial Vehicle Parts

A results driven Business Development Manager is required to join the field sales team for a leading nationwide supplier of vehicle parts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical knowledge of the PSV / Bus / Coach or Truck / Commercial vehicle parts sector.

£35-40k Basic + Bonus + Car

South of England preferred location M4 Corridor
Reading, Oxford, Slough, Swindon and Watford

Our client is a leading nationwide supplier of quality genuine and OE parts to the public service vehicle market, with an excellent distribution network.

They hold the UK’s largest stock of mixed fleet bus / coach / PSV / PCV parts and are seeking an individual to develop new and existing business within the fleet operator sector.

The Role

• Build strong relationships at all levels within commercial vehicle / public service vehicle fleet operators.
• Secure customer commitment to supply the company’s products and services.
• Provide first class end-to-end customer support, from enquiry through to distribution.
• Gather market intelligence from customers in order to influence and improve company sales strategy.
• Review, analyse and maintain the customer database, to ensure that opportunities are maximised at all times.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing material and events.

The Candidate

Target Profile

• A sales professional with a proven track record and knowledge of truck / trailer / bus / coach parts.
• A background in the sales of these products to customers in fleet workshops.
• A technical understanding or appreciation of these products and the commercial fleet sector is a prerequisite.
• A strong communicator with the ability to effectively build and maintain business relationships at all levels, from workshop managers to fleet owners / directors.
• Pro-active in identifying and generating new business opportunities against sales and profitability targets.
• Self-motivated and driven to progress within the organisation.
• A customer focused approach is essential.
• A high level of numerical proficiency.
• Organised with excellent time management ability.

The Way Forward

Should you wish to be considered for the above role, please apply via forwarding your CV in the first instance to Julian Curtis, Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

Glen Callum Associates Ltd are a leading recruitment agency to the automotive, industrial and allied markets covering placements within senior management, sales, marketing and operational disciplines.