Business Development Manager – Performance Aftermarket in Abingdon

Business Development Manager – Performance Aftermarket

Zircotec is a market‑leading provider of high‑performance thermal management solutions, trusted by elite motorsport teams, OEMs, performance brands and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Our patented technologies, including advanced thermal barrier coatings, structural heat shielding and flexible heat shielding, deliver exceptional durability, performance improvements and significant temperature reduction. These innovations make Zircotec the benchmark across the tuning, performance aftermarket and specialist vehicle sectors. As we continue to expand our presence in this space, we’re looking for a driven, commercially minded professional to help accelerate our growth.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to lead sales growth in the performance aftermarket segment. You’ll identify new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and represent the Zircotec brand within a passionate, technically savvy community, showcasing the real‑world advantages of our patented thermal management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the business development strategy for the performance aftermarket sector.
• Identify, engage and convert new customers including tuning companies, aftermarket parts manufacturers and performance workshops.
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers, ensuring a deep understanding of their technical and commercial needs.
• Demonstrate and promote the benefits of Zircotec’s patented thermal barrier coatings, structural heat shielding and flexible heat shielding.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and automotive gatherings to build visibility and generate leads.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and marketing teams to deliver targeted solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to shape future product and service offerings.

About You

• Strong sales and business development background within the automotive performance, motorsport or engineering aftermarket sectors.
• A well‑established contact book across the performance aftermarket, tuning and specialist vehicle communities.
• Technical understanding of performance parts beneficial (exhausts, manifolds, induction, thermal management, coatings, etc.).
• Natural relationship‑builder with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self‑driven, commercially analytical and motivated by target‑based growth.
• Comfortable representing a premium, innovation‑led brand and delivering consultative sales solutions.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving license.

Salary and Benefits

• Performance based bonus scheme.
• Hybrid role available for the right candidate.
• Death in service payment of 3 x annual salary.
• Pension contributions matching up to 5%.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays. Increasing by one day per year to a total of 30 days after five years of service.

Please do not contact if from a recruitment agency.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing