Business Development Manager
  • England,South East,Oxfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
Business Development Manager - £65k Basic - 37.5%Role: Business Development Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Shift: Flexible Hours
Salary: Up to £65,000
Are you a results-driven sales professional with a background in the construction, industrial, or automotive sectors? Do you have the discipline to manage a large territory and the "hunter" instinct to win new service contracts?
You can be located in anywhere in the south of England but travel will include - Exeter - Birmingham - London.
We are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading specialist in the plant breakdown and automotive service sector. Known for their rapid response and technical expertise, they are looking for a high-calibre Business Development Manager to spearhead their growth across the South of England.
The OpportunityThis is a high-autonomy role focused on New Sales and Business Development. You will not be micro-managed; instead, you will have the freedom to organise your own workload, plan your week, and strategically target clients from Exeter up to Birmingham. You will be selling a vital, high-demand mobile service that keeps the plant, construction, and transport industries moving.
The Rewards*Strong Earning Potential: A competitive base salary plus an industry-leading commission structure of up to 37.5%, paid quarterly.

*Flexibility: Flexible working hours to allow for efficient territory planning and work-life balance.

*Vehicle Options: Choice of a company vehicle or a monthly cash allowance.

*Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays and a supportive, expert operations team behind you.

Key Responsibilities*New Business Generation: Proactively identify and secure new service contracts for specialist mobile plant and automotive solutions.

*Territory Management: Drive business growth across the South, covering a territory from Exeter up to Birmingham.

*Autonomous Planning: Take full ownership of your diary, planning client meetings, site visits, and travel to maximise "face-time" with decision-makers.

*Service Selling: Effectively communicate the value of a premium, 24/7 mobile fitting and emergency response service.

What We Are Looking For*Service Sales Track Record: Proven experience in selling a service rather than just a physical product.

*Industry Background: Previous experience working within Construction, Automotive, Industrial, or Machinery sales is essential.

*South-Wide Expertise: A proven history of developing business across the South of England and a willingness to travel.

*Self-Starters: Someone who can work independently, set their own targets, and manage a complex sales pipeline from lead to close.

If you are interested please contact Alfie on quoting job number 935160 / INDAUTO


At Platinum we recruit for specialist engineering roles across vital industries: HGV, Automotive, Plant, Waste & Recycling, Agriculture, Generators, and Cranes & Lifting.
If your background isn’t directly in this sector or, if this role isn’t right for you, your technical skills are likely transferable so we still encourage you to get in touch;

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Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3446163

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