Business Development Manager, Nuneaton, UK - Existing UK Right-to-Work Preferred

William Scott Consulting Ltd is seeking a Business Development Manager in Nuneaton, UK. This full-time position is ideal for experienced sales professionals already based in the UK with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may still enquire directly with the employer. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £68,000, with a company car provided and significant OTE potential.

Job Description

This Business Development Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to significantly accelerate growth across the UK. You will be responsible for expanding the company's market presence within the commercial vehicle sector, leveraging your expertise to identify and secure new business opportunities.

The position is field-based, requiring regular travel across the UK to meet with clients and prospects. You will be expected to manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and qualification to closing deals and fostering long-term client relationships, contributing directly to the company's ambitious growth targets.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a sales professional within the commercial vehicle sector.
• Demonstrable track record of accelerating growth and meeting sales targets.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to business development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK, holding a valid UK driving license.
• Applicants must possess existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of £60,000 - £68,000.
• Significant On-Target Earnings (OTE) potential of £80,000 - £90,000.
• Company car provided for UK travel.
• Opportunity for genuine professional growth and reward.
• Be part of a dynamic team focused on market expansion.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting this Business Development Manager role, a meticulous approach to your application is crucial. Ensure your CV is polished, formatted to UK standards, and prominently highlights your sales achievements within the commercial vehicle sector, using quantifiable results. Tailor your LinkedIn profile to reflect your expertise and network within relevant UK industries.

While this role prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, if you are a foreign applicant, your cover letter is your chance to explicitly state your current immigration status and how you meet the right-to-work criteria or your plan to do so. Emphasise any UK-recognised professional qualifications or transferable skills that make you an exceptional candidate, even if your UK status is still pending.

• Update your CV to a UK format, focusing on quantifiable sales achievements.
• Optimise your LinkedIn profile to showcase your commercial vehicle sector experience.
• Prepare a compelling cover letter addressing your right-to-work status directly.
• Gather professional references from previous sales management roles.
• Research William Scott Consulting Ltd to tailor your application to their specific needs.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position. The employer explicitly prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants who do not currently hold the right-to-work in the UK may still apply but should clearly confirm their eligibility or intentions regarding their immigration status with the employer directly.