Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Field Based South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Herefordshire | £42,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance New Resource Recruitment is partnering with a successful, family-run business within the fuel and lubricant distribution sector to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional to take ownership of a defined territory, manage and grow existing customer relationships, and develop new business across a range of sectors. The Role * Manage and develop strong relationships with existing commercial customers, maximising retention, repeat business and account growth. * Identify and secure new business opportunities across Fleet, Industrial, Agricultural and Off-Road sectors. * Develop your territory through proactive prospecting, customer visits, telephone contact and tailored sales presentations. * Plan and organise your own daily schedule effectively to maximise sales opportunities. * Build a strong portfolio of new customers and identify opportunities for multi-sales and account expansion. * Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business. * Represent the company at occasional trade shows and industry events. About You * At least 3 years' proven sales experience, ideally within a B2B or commercial sales environment. * A confident and proactive approach to business development and new customer acquisition. * Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. * Highly organised with the ability to manage your own diary and territory effectively. * Strong commercial awareness with confident negotiation and problem-solving skills. * A professional, resilient and diplomatic approach to customer relationships. * Experience within fuel, lubricants or a related industry is desirable, but strong sales ability and commercial drive are key. Benefits & Rewards * £42,000 salary * Performance-related reward scheme and discretionary annual bonus. * Company car or car allowance. * Company mobile phone. * 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays. * Company contributory pension. * Life assurance of 2x annual salary. * Cycle-to-work scheme. * Employee assistance programme. * Eyecare scheme. * Retail discounts. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional to take ownership of a territory, grow an existing customer base and develop new commercial opportunities within an established and respected family-run business. This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are those of an Employment Agency