Business Development Manager

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Bridgwater, Somerset
  • Job Ref: 125/00645
  • Salary: 36000.00 - £50000.00 per year

Business Development Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (office-based with regional travel)
Salary: £30,000–£36,000 + Uncapped Commission
OTE: £50,000–£60,000
Plus: Personal & Company Performance Bonuses
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Travel: Somerset & Bath (face-to-face client meetings)
Start Date: February 2026

Experienced in B2B sales and ready for more ownership?
This senior, consultative role offers uncapped earnings and real regional impact.


Experienced in B2B Sales and Ready for More Ownership?

Driver Hire Bridgwater is entering an exciting new phase of growth following the continued success of our award-winning office. We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of regional growth and play a key role in shaping our next stage of expansion.

This is a senior, consultative sales role for someone who enjoys building high-value relationships, leading conversations at decision-maker level, and driving sustainable commercial growth.

You’ll be trusted to operate with autonomy, represent the brand professionally across the region, and develop long-term partnerships—not chase short-term wins.


The Role – Strategic Business Development & Relationship Growth

As Business Development Manager, you will:

Lead strategic business development across the region

Build and grow a high-value portfolio of regional clients

Conduct regular face-to-face meetings to deepen relationships and identify opportunities

Use a consultative, solutions-led approach to understand business challenges and add value

Drive revenue growth through account expansion, upselling, and cross-selling

Increase brand presence and market penetration across key local sectors

This role is about quality conversations, long-term partnerships, and commercial ownership.


About You

This role will suit you if you:

Are an experienced B2B sales or business development professional

Enjoy consultative selling and relationship-led growth

Are commercially astute and confident negotiating at senior level

Are comfortable managing a pipeline, forecasts, and KPIs

Thrive in a role with autonomy, accountability, and visibility

Want to make a genuine impact in a growing, high-performing office

Experience in transport, logistics, or a service-led environment is highly desirable.

A full UK driving licence is essential.


What You’ll Get

Salary of £30,000–£36,000

Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £50,000–£60,000

Personal and company performance bonuses

28 days holiday including bank holidays (with option to purchase more)

Access to regional and national awards events

The opportunity to play a key role in a growing, award-winning business

Autonomy, trust, and long-term career progression


Ready to Take Ownership of Regional Growth?

If you are ready for a senior, consultative Business Development role where relationships matter and success is recognised, we want to hear from you.

Join Driver Hire Bridgwater and help shape the next phase of our award-winning growth.

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