Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Automotive aftermarket) 42,500 per annum + an annual bonus of up to 15% of salary Banbury, Oxfordshire / Field based Monday- Thursday 08:30 -17:00 and Friday 08:30-15:30 Permanent Job OverviewOur client is currently recruiting for a permanent Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland. You will be responsible for driving growth in Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle clutch and transmission sales. The role is responsible for developing and managing relationships with both existing and new customers to achieve agreed turnover and margin targets. The successful candidate will work closely with customers to develop effective sales and marketing plans, identify and develop private label and OE product opportunities, and support product range development by providing valuable market and customer insights to the Product Management team. Regular customer engagement, including visits to key accounts, will be essential to ensure continuity, strengthen partnerships, and support long-term business growth. This is a primarily field-based role, requiring regular travel across the UK and Ireland to meet with customers and develop new business opportunities. The role will also require weekly travel to our Banbury Head Office to collaborate with internal teams and provide updates on current projects, new opportunities, and potential challenges. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct regular visits to key customers and ..... full job details .....