Business Development Manager

Salary/Rate:£40k - 60k per year + Car & Commission

Working Options:Remote

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Birmingham

County:West Midlands

Specialism:Sales & Marketing

Job ref:JN1604PLANTBDM

Post Date:April 16, 2026

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John Nesbitt

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

john.nesbitt@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

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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