Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Plant & Machinery Auctions

£40,000 £60,000 + Commission (£80-100k OTE) + Company Car

Remote - UK

Company Overview

This business is a well-established auction and asset remarketing specialist, supporting clients across construction, agriculture, and commercial vehicle sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to increase the volume of plant and machinery assets entering their auction pipeline.

Operating across both physical and online auctions, the company works with contractors, plant hire firms, fleet operators, and asset owners to maximise asset value through structured asset disposal strategies. The role plays a key part in driving revenue by sourcing and securing high-value consignments.

Job Overview

This is a fieldBusiness Development role focused on sourcing plant, agricultural machinery, and commercial vehicles for auction. Sitting within the commercial team, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing client relationships, and ensuring a consistent pipeline of assets for upcoming auctions. Success in the role is measured by consignment value, new client acquisition, and auction performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Win new business across construction, plant hire, agriculture, and fleet sectors
• Source plant, machinery, and commercial vehicles for auction
• Build strong relationships with contractors and asset owners
• Visit sites to identify equipment and sales opportunities
• Advise clients on auction process, pricing, and asset values
• Negotiate deals and manage vendor expectations
• Maintain a pipeline of upcoming auction stock
• Work with internal teams to ensure smooth auction delivery

Person Specification

• Proven experience in business development, field sales, account management, or auction/remarketing environments
• Background in plant hire, construction equipment, capital equipment sales, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, OR auctions (property, vehicles, general assets)
• Candidates from an auction house or asset remarketing background highly encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of commercial environments and client relationship management
• Experience dealing with contractors, vendors, buyers, or asset owners
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills
• Comfortable working in a field-based, target-driven environment
• Full UK driving licence essential

Benefits

• £40,000 £60,000 base salary
• Commission Structure - £80-£100k OTE dependent on basic offered
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Long-term career progression within a growing commercial division

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.

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