Business Development Manager

Smart AutoCare

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED OR Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Sales, or a related field
  • 7+ years of proven success in business development or senior revenue-generating roles
  • Experience in F&I or the automotive aftermarket preferred
  • Documented history of exceeding revenue targets and launching new market initiatives
  • Deep understanding of current market dynamics and the automotive service landscape

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute a comprehensive growth strategy balancing financial gain with brand equity and customer retention
  • Conduct research to identify emerging markets and competitor vulnerabilities
  • Prospect and secure high-value partnerships through targeted outreach
  • Present tailored solutions proactively predicting client objectives
  • Oversee preparation and negotiation of sales contracts adhering to regulations
  • Provide data-backed feedback and market forecasts to support revenue roadmap
  • Build and nurture enduring partnerships with key accounts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work options
Full Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager

Department: Sales

Pay Grade:

Overtime Eligibility:

Exempt

Date:

February, 2026

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a sales position and serves as the strategic face of the company, developing growth initiatives that drive sustainable financial performance. This is a leadership position focused on identifying untapped markets, forging elite executive-level relationships, and ensuring our growth aligns with both legal integrity and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma or GED required OR Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Sales, or a related field

Experience
  • 7+ years of proven success in business development, strategic sales, or a senior revenue-generating role
  • Experience in F&I or the automotive aftermarket is preferred

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Supervision Exercised
• Direct • Indirect ☒ N/A

Typical Positions Supervised

N/A

Primary Job Functions
  • Design and execute a comprehensive growth strategy that balances aggressive financial gain with long-term brand equity and customer retention.
  • Conduct deep-dive research to identify emerging markets, competitor vulnerabilities, and evolving customer needs within the automotive protection sector.
  • Prospect and secure high-value partnerships through targeted outreach and consultative business meetings.
  • Present Smart AutoCare's suite of products/services as tailored solutions, proactively predicting and addressing client objectives before they arise.
  • Oversee the preparation and negotiation of sales contracts, ensuring rigorous adherence to industry regulations and law-established guidelines.
  • Provide the CRO with data-backed feedback, market forecasts, and tactical support to refine the company's overall revenue roadmap.
  • Build and nurture enduring partnerships with a portfolio of new and existing key accounts to ensure lifetime value.

Periodic Job Functions

Skills & Competencies Required

  • Documented history of exceeding revenue targets and successfully launching new market initiatives
  • Deep understanding of current market dynamics and broader automotive service landscape
  • Advanced mastery of CRM architecture and MS Office Suite
  • Exceptional negotiation prowess, ability to build immediate rapport with C-Suite executives and elite time management skills

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