Senior Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced fuel card sales professional ready to maximise your earning potential in a high-impact commercial role? If you have a strong track record of winning complex deals and engaging with public sector frameworks, this opportunity offers the platform to truly excel.

A senior commercial opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across strategic and high-value accounts. This role will focus heavily on fuel card solutions, complex tender processes and bid management, requiring a confident sales professional who can navigate structured procurement environments and build long-term enterprise relationships. You ll play a key role in securing new contracts, maintaining continuity within major accounts and contributing to the wider commercial strategy.

This position is based in Bradley Stoke with a predominantly office-based working pattern. The salary on offer is £40,000 £45,000 depending on experience, with uncapped commission and realistic on-target earnings of £70,000+, alongside generous holiday entitlement and a performance-driven culture that rewards success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex bids, tenders and proposals across private and public sector opportunities
• Develop and grow strategic fuel card accounts through structured business development activity
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and close
• Present tailored commercial solutions to senior stakeholders both face-to-face and virtually
• Ensure smooth onboarding and transition of new clients through effective internal collaboration
• Consistently achieve and exceed commercial revenue targets

Skills & Experience:

• Proven fuel card industry experience with demonstrable sales success
• Strong experience selling into public sector frameworks and procurement processes
• Background in bid management and large-scale tender environments
• Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship management capability
• Confident communicator able to influence at senior stakeholder level
• Highly organised, self-motivated and driven to achieve ambitious targets

How to Apply: If this role sounds like your next step, we d love to hear from you. Apply now, or get in touch with Niche Recruitment with any questions.