Job Description:

Business Development Manager - Automotive Bodyshop

Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Enhanced Benefits Package

Location: Field-based - Southeast England

Ideal locations include Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Leicester, Oxford and Bury St Edmunds

Do you have experience selling into automotive bodyshops?

Whether you've sold automotive paint, refinishing products, bodyshop consumables, spray booths, repair materials, abrasives, PPE, mixing systems or other collision repair solutions, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a highly respected supplier supporting bodyshops and accident repair centres across the UK.

This role offers the chance to work with a well-established customer base whilst developing new business opportunities within the collision repair sector. Representing a portfolio of premium products and solutions, you'll become a trusted partner to bodyshop owners, managers, estimators and paint technicians.

Why Join?

• Established and respected brand within the automotive aftermarket
• Strong existing customer base
• Premium product portfolio with genuine customer benefits
• Excellent product training and ongoing support
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Autonomy to manage and develop your territory
• Uncapped earning potential
• Long-term, stable business with ambitious growth plans

The Role

This is a field-based sales position focused exclusively on the bodyshop and collision repair market.

You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities and delivering tailored solutions that help bodyshops improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing an established customer portfolio
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within independent and group bodyshops
• Conducting customer visits, product demonstrations and commercial reviews
• Promoting a range of bodyshop products and solutions
• Supporting customers with product recommendations and technical guidance
• Developing relationships with owners, managers, estimators and paint technicians
• Negotiating commercial agreements and achieving sales targets
• Monitoring market activity and competitor developments
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Working closely with internal technical and customer support teams

The Candidate

You will ideally possess:

• Proven field sales experience
• Experience selling directly into bodyshops or accident repair centres
• Strong commercial and relationship-building skills
• A consultative sales approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivation and strong territory management skills
• Experience using CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven and commercially focused
• Confident building relationships at all levels
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Professional and credible in front of customers
• Resilient and driven to exceed targets
• Passionate about delivering value to customers
• Comfortable working independently

Apply in Confidence

To apply for this Business Development Manager opportunity, please send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kayleigh directly on (phone number removed).

Job Reference: 4347KBC - Business Development Manager - Bodyshop Solutions

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