Business development manager

Location: Bridgwater, covering SomersetSalary: £30,000–£36,000 + Uncapped CommissionOTE: £50,000–£60,000Plus: Personal & Company Performance BonusesHours: Monday to Friday, Full-TimeTravel: Somerset area – face-to-face client meetingsExperienced in B2B Sales and Ready for More Ownership?Driver Hire Bridgwater is growing, and we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join our award-winning office and team.Following continued success across the region, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next phase of our growth. You will take ownership of developing new business across Somerset, building strong local relationships and representing a trusted, nationally recognised brand with the personal service of a locally run office.This is a consultative, relationship-led role suited to a commercially focused professional who enjoys meeting decision-makers, identifying opportunities, and developing long-term, high-value partnerships.The Role – Strategic Business Development & Relationship GrowthAs Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving regional growth through a solutions-based recruitment offering. You will deliver tailored workforce solutions across temporary and permanent roles, including training provision and licence compliance support.Key responsibilities include:Arranging face-to-face meetings to present our recruitment and training solutionsLeading business development activity across SomersetBuilding and managing a high-value portfolio of regional clientsConducting regular client meetings to strengthen relationships and uncover opportunitiesTaking a consultative, solutions-led approach to understand client challenges and add genuine valueDriving revenue growth through account expansion, upselling, and cross-sellingIncreasing Driver Hire’s brand presence and market penetration across key local sectorsThis role is focused on quality conversations, long-term partnerships, and true commercial ownership.About YouThis role will suit you if you:Are an experienced B2B sales or business development professionalThrive in consultative, relationship-led selling environmentsAre commercially astute and confident negotiating at senior levelAre comfortable managing pipelines, forecasts, and KPIsEnjoy autonomy, accountability, and visibilityWant to make a tangible impact within a growing, high-performing businessExperience within recruitment, transport, logistics, or a service-led environment is highly desirable.A full UK driving licence is essential.What You’ll GetSalary of £30,000–£36,000Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £50,000–£60,000Personal and company performance bonuses28 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leaveAccess to regional and national awards eventsThe opportunity to join an award-winning office and supportive teamA key role within a growing, ambitious businessAutonomy, trust, and long-term career progressionAbout Driver HireDriver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. While it is a national brand, it operates as a franchised network, meaning the local office is locally and independently owned, giving clients and candidates the benefit of a trusted national brand with the personal service of a local, family-run business.Ready to Take Ownership of Regional Growth?If you are looking for a senior, consultative Business Development role where relationships matter, success is recognised, and you can make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.Join Driver Hire Bridgwater and help shape the next phase of our award-winning growth….