Business Development Manager, Southern UK
Drive Moto Direct’s growth across Southern UK by building strong customer relationships, winning new business and shaping the future of the motorcycle industry.
About the role
At Moto Direct, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to manage and develop our commercial activity across the southern United Kingdom.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring effective follow-up of commercial targets, margin, activity and customer satisfaction.
This is a primarily field-based role, involving regular contact with customers, distributors, motorcycle dealers, workshops and retail partners. The position offers a high level of autonomy in planning visits, routes and commercial priorities across the region.
Key responsibilities
Develop and grow the assigned customer portfolio across Southern UK.
Identify and acquire new customers, reactivate inactive accounts and uncover opportunities for business development.
Promote the company’s products, brands, campaigns and commercial initiatives.
Carry out regular commercial visits to dealers, distributors, workshops, retailers and other business partners.
Monitor sales, margin, orders, opportunities, activity and customer portfolio performance.
Understand customer requirements and identify service issues, commercial risks and opportunities for improvement.
Build long-term relationships with customers and develop trusted partnerships across the region.
Work closely with Customer Service, Post-Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics and other internal teams.
Record commercial activity, visits, opportunities and issues accurately in the CRM/ERP system.
Provide the Sales Manager with relevant information on market trends, competitors, customers and commercial results.
What we are looking for
Approximately 3 to 5 years’ experience in sales, business development, account management, customer service, distribution, retail, B2B or a similar commercial role.
Experience in the motorcycle sector, spare parts, accessories, mobility, specialist distribution or a field-based commercial environment is advantageous.
Knowledge of the Southern UK market and its customer and distribution channels.
Demonstrated ability to manage sales territories, customer visits, commercial opportunities and account follow-up.
Experience using CRM/ERP systems and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Full professional proficiency in English.
Good understanding of sales performance, margin management and commercial reporting.
A full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory.
Key competencies
Strong sales, customer and results orientation.
Excellent commercial communication and relationship-building skills.
Autonomy, organisation and effective planning.
Proactivity in acquiring and developing customers.
Ability to analyse sales, margin and business development opportunities.
Resilience when managing targets, objections and customer issues.
Accuracy in recording activity and maintaining high-quality commercial information.
Strong internal coordination and a practical, solution-focused approach.
Role conditions
Full-time position.
Primarily field-based, with frequent travel throughout the assigned territory.
Availability for regular travel within the UK and, where required, attendance at meetings, trade shows and company events in other locations.
Full, valid UK driving licence and availability to use a company vehicle or business vehicle in accordance with company policy.
Reporting to the relevant Sales Manager.
Why join Bihr
You will join an international group and a recognised specialist distributor in the motorcycle industry, with a direct impact on the growth and development of the business across Southern UK.
You will have the autonomy to manage your territory, direct contact with the market and the opportunity to build lasting commercial relationships with dealers, distributors and industry partners.
What we offer
- Integration into an international team.
- Permanent employment contract.
- Company vehicle.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive fixed salary plus performance-related bonus.
- Equality and fairness in the workplace.
Interested in the challenge?
If you have a strong commercial profile, enjoy working closely with customers and want to contribute to Bihr’s growth across Southern UK, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and help us continue to develop Bihr’s presence in the UK motorcycle market.
- Department
- Brand & Product
- Role
- Brand Development Manager
- Locations
- Blackburn, United Kingdom, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Bihr
Bihr is the leading European distributor of rider gear and spare parts, accessories and tyres for motorcycles, quads/ATV and scooters.
Founded in 1975, the company is present in over 15 countries. Our portfolio comprises about 350 brands and more than 200.000 items distributed through a network of 15.150 dealers.
This is made possible by 750 employees, 1.200 at peak seasons, including 100 in-house sales representatives and more than 60 customer service representatives.
From the outset, the strength and foundation of this exceptional success have been based on comprehensive services and first-class logistics. With a total storage area of more than 54.500 m2 spread over 7 warehouses, Bihr is able to supply almost all dealers in Europe within 24 hours.
In 2022 Bihr was acquired by Arrowhead.
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally.