Business Development Manager

Garage Data Systems (GDS), part of the ClearCourse group, is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help grow our garage management software and integrated payments solutions across the UK and Ireland. This is a new business focused role where you’ll be responsible for winning new customers, developing relationships across the automotive aftermarket, and helping independent garages modernise the way they operate through technology. You’ll be selling a combination of garage management software, cloud-based solutions, and integrated payments products to garage owners, workshop managers, and independent repair centres. The role will suit someone who enjoys consultative, solution-led sales and is comfortable building relationships face-to-face as well as over the phone. We’re looking for someone proactive, commercially driven, and confident managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close. Experience within automotive software, SaaS, payments, or the wider aftermarket sector would be highly beneficial. What You’ll Be Doing Winning new business across independent garages and workshop groups Building strong relationships with garage owners and key decision makers Conducting outbound prospecting and cold outreach activity Delivering tailored product demonstrations both remotely and in person Promoting GDS software solutions alongside Garage Pay integrated payments Managing a healthy sales pipeline and accurately forecasting activity through CRM Attending customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events across the UK and Ireland Working closely with internal onboarding, support, and marketing teams Identifying upsell opportunities including cloud upgrades and additional services Becoming a trusted advisor within the automotive aftermarket space Proven experience in B2B business development or software sales Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience managing the full sales cycle Comfortable with outbound prospecting and generating new business opportunities Ability to work independently in a remote environment Strong organisational and time management skills Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Experience within the automotive aftermarket or garage sector Exposure to garage management systems, field-service software, or SaaS platforms Payments or fintech sales experience Experience delivering software demonstrations CRM experience, ideally Pipedrive Remote working model 25 days annual leave + your birthday off Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Private medical cover with cash plan Enhanced company pension Employee wellbeing perks including discounted gym memberships and wellbeing support Retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering days Career progression opportunities within the wider ClearCourse group