Business Development Manager in Norwich

Business Development Manager – Automotive Dealership Sector

I’m representing a long-established, market-leading manufacturer of chemical coatings for the automotive trade, supplying high-quality solutions to dealerships across the UK, EMEA, and MENA. With over 30 years of industry leadership, this business continues to expand and is now looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join their team.

The Role

This is a hybrid position split between new business development and account management. You’ll be responsible for:

• Prospecting, identifying, and winning new dealership partners across East Anglia
• Managing and growing existing accounts in the region
• Building strong relationships with Dealer Principals, Aftersales Managers, and senior stakeholders
• Understanding client needs and introducing the company’s premium coating solutions
• Travelling across the region to maximise sales opportunities

What We’re Looking For

You will:

• Have experience in the automotive dealership sector or a similar automotive-related environment
• Be confident in prospecting, pitching, and closing new business
• Be equally comfortable nurturing existing accounts and driving growth
• Have strong communication skills and a proactive, relationship-led approach
• Be self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own regional patch

What’s On Offer

• Basic salary around £28,000
• Guaranteed commission for the first few months
• £45,000 OTE in year one
• A well-supported onboarding process with a respected, long-standing industry leader
• The opportunity to own a key region with plenty of growth potential
• If you\’re an ambitious sales professional with automotive dealership experience and a passion for both growing and managing business, I’d love to hear from you.

The role is being handled by Sam Palmer @ Pearson Whifin

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Retail Motor Vehicles and Chemical Manufacturing