Business Development Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

Portsmouth / Midlands base with travel to client sitesUp to £70,000 dependant upon experience, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeAbout the RoleAs a Business Development Manager for UPCS you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and market expansion within a designated sector. This will involve the delivery of commercial targets and the implementation of robust sector strategies. You will be a proactive collaborator, have proven experience as a BD Manager, be ready for travel to customer sites, and ideally be based either Portsmouth or Midlands, UK. Both time on-site and time with customers will be prioritised. As part of your key responsibilities you''ll:Lead the iterative development of sector strategies by mapping high-potential markets and emerging trendsExecute the full sales lifecycle to secure new business that meets or exceeds profitability and growth targetsOversee the submission of detailed bids, tenders, and executive presentations, ensuring strict commercial and financial alignmentCultivate high-value relationships and lead the ''Gate to Great'' onboarding process to ensure long-term contract stabilityPartner with Marketing to deliver sector-specific messaging that articulates a clear competitive advantageSynthesise customer insights into scalable service offerings by collaborating with ..... full job details .....