Business Development Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business Development Manager (North or South UK) – Automotive & Industrial
Competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car & benefits
The Business
Quest Consumables Ltd is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager who will become an integral part of the sales team as the business moves positively forward. Quest Consumables Ltd are a large supplier of workshop consumables across the UK, specialising in the sales and distribution of high-volume, low-cost workshop consumables through our distribution network. Our core customers are Automotive Motor Factors, Automotive Trade Dealers and Engineers
Merchants.
The market opportunity is vast, as is our target customer base. Flexibility in meeting the demands of our customers will continue to be central to our success, as will the continued development of new and innovative ways of adding further value to our existing proposition.
We are seeking a driven and motivated yet disciplined individual who is able to communicate well and develop a strong rapport with existing and new customers and understands the MRO market (Maintain/Repair/Overhaul). You must be able to demonstrate a good commercial awareness with a positive track record within a similar role, to which this will be your next progression.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering our strategy nationwide and in achieving steady growth from a customer base which is based upon 70% existing customers and 30% from new business.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a range of existing accounts / customers
- Identify and break into new customers within our core
- Spend an agreed amount of time in face-to-face meetings
- Achieve targeted sales growth whilst hitting agreed KPIs
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure an excellent customer service
- Informative reporting on customer activity via CRM
Skills and Experience
- Good working knowledge of the automotive, plant & industrial supply chain
- Experience of dealing with multisite end user workshops
- Proven track record within a field-based sales environment
- Ability to grow existing business whilst also winning new accounts
- IT literate and ability to use CRM systems efficiently
- Excellent communication skills
- A professional outlook and the ability to build relationships at all levels
The Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company Car
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https://www.questconsumables.com/job-application-policy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Development Manager roles across Quest Consumables's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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