Business Development Manager

B2B Business Development Manager Thatcham | Full Time | On-site, Occasional Travel to Clients (if needed) £35,000 - £45,000 base with OTE £55,000-£60,000 About the Role We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to generate new business within the B2B accessible transport sector, where you will be specialising in vehicle conversions. This is a high-impact, growth-focused role where you will be responsible for building and developing a strong pipeline across key public and third-sector markets, including Local Authorities, Schools, the NHS, and Disability Support Organisations. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and grow a strong B2B sales pipeline across public sector and accessibility markets - Identify and win new business opportunities within Local Authority, Education, NHS and charitable sectors - Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, frameworks, and procurement teams - Work with Marketing to develop campaigns, customer propositions, and sales materials - Maintain consistent sales activity and CRM discipline to ensure accurate pipeline reporting - Understand the WAV and Minibus market, including legislation, compliance, and framework agreements - Support strategic planning around product positioning and market development - Collaborate internally with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Hire teams to ensure aligned delivery Key Objectives Build and maintain a £1m+ qualified sales pipeline Deliver a structured sales and marketing plan to improve conversion from pipeline to order Maintain strong CRM hygiene and forecasting accuracy Drive consistent outbound activity to support long-term growth Skills & Experience Required - Proven experience in B2B new business development (essential) - Experience within WAV, minibus, automotive, or specialist vehicle sectors (highly desirable) - Strong understanding of public sector frameworks and tender processes - Experience managing accounts and developing long-term client relationships - Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools - Strong commercial awareness with a target-driven mindset - Knowledge or awareness of disability transport requirements (desirable) What We're Looking For - A proactive and self-motivated sales professional - Someone confident engaging with senior stakeholders and public sector buyers - A strong communicator who can influence and build trust - A relationship builder who can also deliver new business results - Someone who thrives in a structured but fast-moving commercial environment What's on Offer Competitive basic salary + uncapped OTE Opportunity to shape and grow a key business area Supportive leadership team and small, collaborative sales function Exposure to high-growth specialist transport market Hybrid working with field-based autonomy