Business Development Manager

Join a growing brand changing the way vehicle accessories are sold

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Are you passionate about automotive industry? Do you know the ins and outs of commercial vehicle fitouts, dealer networks, or fleet procurement? Want to be part of a high-quality brand that's growing fast and doing things differently?
If so — we want to hear from you.

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About Bott

Bott is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality vehicle storage systems — including service bodies, canopies, van fitouts, and accessories — proudly manufactured right here in South Australia.

With over 80 years of German engineering heritage and local operations based in Dry Creek, we design and build products that are trusted by tradespeople, fleets, and businesses across the country. Our solutions are tough, reliable, and purpose-built to meet the demands of real-world work.

We’re not trying to reinvent the industry. We just focus on doing things better: better products, better design, better service. Bott is a world leader in in-vehicle and workplace storage systems.

. As demand for our products grows, we’re expanding our team to help more customers experience the Bott difference.

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Business Development Manager to lead growth in our service body, canopy, and van fitout business.

You’ll be responsible for building relationships with end users, tradies, fleets, and small businesses — helping them see the value of choosing Bott before they order their next vehicle. You’ll manage the sales process from lead to delivery, work closely with our design and installation teams, and make sure every customer ends up with a fitout that works as hard as they do.

This isn’t your standard automotive sales role — it’s consultative, relationship-driven, and focused on delivering a premium product in a smarter way.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert leads in the trade, fleet, and small business sectors

• Engage directly with customers before vehicle purchase to influence fitout decisions

• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, fleet buyers, and OEM channels

• Prepare and present quotes and proposals using our digital tools

• Coordinate install timing, customer communication, and delivery expectations

• Collaborate with the design and installation teams to ensure smooth handover

• Represent Bott at industry events, expos, and customer demonstrations

 

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for automotive accessories, commercial vehicles, and helping customers find the right setup

• Experience in BDM, sales, or account management in the vehicle accessory, automotive trade, or fleet sales space

• An understanding of dealer networks, OEM channels, and vehicle pre-delivery processes

• Strong relationships or a network in the automotive, trade, or fleet space

• Confidence with quoting systems, CRMs, and coordinating moving parts

• A self-starter mindset — you’re motivated, organised, and thrive in a fast-growing business

 

Why Join Bott?

• Be part of a globally respected brand, with a growing footprint in Australia

• Work in a supportive, passionate team that values initiative and collaboration

• Help shape how vehicles are sold, built, and delivered — one smart fitout at a time

• Competitive salary in line with experience + car/allowance + tools of trade

• Full-time permanent role based in Dry Creek, SA

 

Ready to Join the Movement?

If you love the automotive industry, enjoy building relationships, and want to work with a premium product and great people — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or email us at [email protected] with your CV and a short cover note.