Business Development Manager – Path to Country Manager

About the role

This Business Development Manager position offers a unique career trajectory: within three years you could step into a Country Manager role. You will work for a well‑known original equipment manufacturer in the automotive aftermarket, operating across the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with motor factors, buying groups and key aftermarket accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive commercial growth across the UK and Ireland.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and international partners to align strategy.
• Gain deep market knowledge and customer insight to prepare for future leadership.

Required profile

• Solid understanding of the UK and Ireland automotive aftermarket.
• Experience selling to motor factors and/or buying groups.
• Background in sales or account management.
• Ambition to progress into a business‑unit leadership role.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary in the £50,000s plus bonus.
• Company car and additional benefits.
• Clear succession plan to a Country Manager position.
• Support from an experienced UK leader and an established international structure.