Business Development - Assistant Manager

Role: Business Development – Assistant Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: up to £40k (Depending on experience)
On behalf of our Client we are recruiting for a Business Development – Assistant Manager to join their Sales & Marketing team and play a key role in driving their commercial growth.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a proactive, client‑facing commercial role. You will lead outbound business development activity, manage the sales pipeline, and nurture relationships with key industry partners.
You will act as a primary commercial contact for clients across the automotive and manufacturing sectors identifying their needs, shaping proposals, and supporting them in accessing training and consultancy services.
About You
We are looking for someone passionate about sales and marketing and eager to launch their career in a dynamic and thriving environment. We are looking for someone to join the team and support their sales and marketing efforts. If you’re a creative thinker with strong communication skills and a drive to excel, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Lead Generation
* Drive outbound sales activity and identify new commercial opportunities.
* Manage the full sales cycle from qualifying enquiries to proposal development and closing deals.
* Maintain an accurate, high‑quality sales pipeline aligned with strategic priorities.
* Work closely with the Marketing team to support campaigns and lead generation.
* Analyse conversion rates, customer trends, and competitor activity.
Customer Relationship Management
* Build strong relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key decision‑makers.
* Attend customer meetings, industry events and sector forums to represent Industry Forum.
* Deliver a responsive, professional customer experience throughout the sales process.
Operational & Proposal Coordination
* Manage the sales enquiries inbox, ensuring timely triage and follow‑up.
* Collaborate with consultants and subject matter experts to develop tailored proposals.
* Ensure all activity is recorded accurately in Salesforce to support forecasting and reporting.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in B2B sales ideally within automotive, engineering, or manufacturing.
* Independently managed sales from start to finish.
* Skilled at building senior‑level customer relationships.
* A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
* Highly organised, proactive, and commercially minded.
* Comfortable analysing sales data and managing CRM pipelines (Salesforce experience preferred).
* Able to understand and communicate complex services in a customer‑focused way.
* Positive, self‑motivated and able to work independently.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
* Flexible and willing to travel across the UK when required.
* A degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Management or a related field or equivalent experience is desirable.
**Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future