TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Garage Management Software, Payments): Responsible for acquiring new garage customers across the UK and Ireland, selling a full product suite including desktop, cloud, and integrated payment solutions. Focus on generating new opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term relationships within the automotive aftermarket.

Location: Remote within the UK and Ireland, with regular field-based travel required for meetings and industry events

Company

Garage Data Systems (GDS), part of the %hirify_global% group, is a leading provider of garage management software and integrated payments for independent workshops across the UK and Ireland.

What you will do

Identify and engage independent garages, repair centres, and business owners within the automotive aftermarket.
Generate new opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting and cold calling to build a robust sales pipeline.
Meet customers in person and remotely to understand their business needs and demonstrate GDS software and payment solutions.
Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact through to successful close.
Build long-term relationships with new customers, identifying opportunities for upsells and cloud upgrades.
Collaborate with marketing, onboarding, and support teams to ensure a smooth customer transition.
Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline data, and sales forecasts.
Represent GDS at trade shows, industry events, and regional garage forums.

Requirements

Proven track record in B2B sales or business development.
Experience selling into the automotive aftermarket, SaaS, or payments is highly desirable.
Comfortable with new logo acquisition and proactive outbound sales activity.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Experience managing a sales pipeline and working to defined targets.
Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role and manage time effectively.

Culture & Benefits

Join a growing business with a strong reputation in the garage sector.
Play a key role in supporting a major transition from desktop to cloud technology.
Work with products that genuinely help independent garages run better businesses.
Benefit from the backing, investment, and stability of the %hirify_global% Group.
Enjoy a high-impact role with direct visibility and influence on business growth.

Business Development Manager (Garage Management Software)