Business Development Manager


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£36,400 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crawley, GU2 4ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for our established car dealer group in Crawley, West Sussex. This is an excellent Business Development Manager opportunity for an experienced B2B automotive, corporate, fleet sales or commercial account management professional to develop valuable customer relationships and grow revenue across Sussex and beyond.

As a Business Development Manager, you will manage existing commercial accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities with fleet operators, corporate clients and local businesses. Your success will be supported by a competitive package and a professional working environment.

Benefits:

- Basic salary of £36,400

- Uncapped OTE of £65,000

- Company car provided

- Monday-to-Friday working pattern covering 08:00 to 18:00 opening hours

- Opportunity to develop a high-value B2B and fleet customer portfolio

- Support from experienced sales and aftersales teams

- Strong potential to build long-term commercial relationships and increase revenue

Duties:

- Generate, develop and manage a strong pipeline of B2B, corporate and fleet sales opportunities

- Build and maintain effective relationships with existing commercial customers

- Identify new business opportunities across fleet operators, corporate accounts and local businesses

- Conduct customer needs analysis and present tailored vehicle and fleet solutions

- Negotiate commercial agreements to achieve positive outcomes for customers and the business

- Consistently achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets

- Work closely with sales and aftersales colleagues to deliver an excellent customer experience

- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and performance reports

- Represent the business professionally at client meetings, events and networking opportunities

Requirements:

- Proven experience in B2B automotive sales, corporate sales, fleet sales, leasing sales, business development or commercial account management

- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs and sales processes

- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

- A confident, professional and target-focused approach

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy sales pipeline

- Full UK driving licence

- Previous experience as a Business Development Manager is advantageous, although relevant B2B sales experience will be considered

This Business Development Manager role offers excellent earning potential, a company car and the opportunity to grow commercial business within a high-profile automotive group.

If you are an experienced B2B or fleet sales professional seeking your next Business Development Manager opportunity, we would welcome your application.

Contact Darwin Manship, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Crawley and West Sussex, today to discover more about this fantastic Business Development Manager opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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