Job Description

Business Development Manager – Automotive - Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Location: based in the regions from the Watford area down to Kent
Salary: up to £50,000 basic + Bonus & Company Vehicle
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm - Remote working, field based position
Reference: 29884

Our client, a specialist provider of Vehicle Maintenance and repair services, is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth within the fleet services market. This role suits a Business Development Manager seeking a long term opportunity.

This role is focused on securing long-term partnerships with organisations that manage vehicle fleets — including delivery and logistics companies, car rental providers, corporate vehicle pools, and fleet operators. You will play a key role in winning new business while strengthening and expanding existing client relationships.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission/bonus structure
• Opportunity to work with a growing, reputable automotive services provider
• High-impact role with autonomy to shape partnerships and revenue growth
• Supportive environment with clear progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Vehicle

Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and secure new fleet service partnerships across multiple sectors
• Proactively approach new clients and convert opportunities into long-term contracts
• Build, Manage, and grow key existing customer relationships, maximising account value
• Develop tailored commercial proposals aligned to client fleet maintenance and repair needs
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and pitch through to negotiation and close
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure service delivery meets client expectations
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging fleet requirements
• Deliver against agreed revenue, margin, and growth targets

Business Development Manager Requirements:

• Proven Automotive industry experience, ideally within vehicle maintenance, repairs, fleet services, or aftersales
• Strong track record of winning new business and developing B2B client relationships
• Experience selling into fleet operators, logistics firms, rental companies, or corporate fleets is highly desirable
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable working independently
• Full UK driving licence

Consultant: Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.