The Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Executive to join our Fleet division, with a specific focus on Mantis Vehicle CCTV and AI-powered fleet safety technology.
This role is focused on developing new business, building relationships with fleet operators and converting opportunities into revenue.
You will engage with organisations operating commercial vehicle fleets, helping them understand how intelligent camera technology can improve driver safety, reduce operational risk and protect their businesses.
This is a proactive, performance-driven sales position suited to someone who enjoys developing relationships, winning new customers and taking ownership of their results.
About Simplicity Group
Simplicity Group operates across Fleet Risk Management and Business Connectivity solutions throughout the UK & Ireland.
Our Fleet division works with globally recognised technology partners, including Webfleet (part of the Bridgestone Group) and Mantis Live, delivering advanced telematics, vehicle CCTV and AI-powered fleet safety solutions.
Through Mantis, we help businesses gain greater visibility of their fleet operations, improve driver safety, manage incidents and reduce operational risk.
We work with organisations across transport and logistics, construction, waste management, passenger transport and other commercial fleet sectors.
As demand for intelligent vehicle safety technology continues to grow, we are investing in our commercial team to support the next phase of growth.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will:
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting and customer engagement.
- Identify and engage decision-makers across commercial fleet operators throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Develop relationships with Fleet Managers, Transport Managers, Operations Directors and business owners.
- Understand customer challenges relating to vehicle safety, incidents, insurance claims and operational risk.
- Present and demonstrate Mantis Vehicle CCTV and AI-powered fleet safety solutions.
- Manage qualified sales opportunities from initial engagement through to commercial close.
- Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of new business opportunities.
- Prepare customer proposals and quotations, supported by the wider commercial team.
- Manage sales activity, opportunities and reporting through Salesforce.
- Work towards clearly defined monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to deliver a professional customer experience.
This is a new business-focused role. You will be expected to proactively develop opportunities, engage customers and consistently contribute to revenue growth.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent achievement of new business sales targets.
- Development of a strong, well-qualified sales pipeline.
- Successful conversion of opportunities into new customers.
- Strong customer engagement and effective product demonstrations.
- Growth in Mantis Vehicle CCTV and AI safety solution sales.
- Accurate pipeline management and sales forecasting.
- Continuous improvement in commercial performance and product knowledge.
What We're Looking For
- Strong motivation to build a successful career in B2B sales.
- Previous experience in business development, outbound sales or a target-driven commercial environment.
- Confidence engaging business owners and senior decision-makers.
- Ability to identify customer needs and communicate the value of technology solutions.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to winning new business.
- Resilience, self-motivation and a consistent approach to performance.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
- Coachable, disciplined and open to feedback.
- Competitive mindset with a focus on achieving results.
This role requires energy, commercial confidence and a strong work ethic. It is suited to individuals who enjoy taking ownership of opportunities and want to progress within a growing technology business.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in B2B sales, business development or a target-driven sales environment.
- Evidence of achieving sales targets or commercial KPIs.
- Experience managing customer relationships and sales opportunities.
- Confidence using CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline.
- Full UK driving licence.
Experience in fleet technology, vehicle CCTV, telematics, transport, logistics or technology sales would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are equally interested in candidates from other B2B sales backgrounds who demonstrate the right commercial ability, attitude and ambition.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £30,000 – £32,000.
- Uncapped commission.
- Clear progression pathway into senior Business Development roles.
- Structured onboarding and product training.
- Ongoing sales coaching and professional development.
- Performance-based incentives and recognition.
- Private medical insurance.
- Company pension.
- Additional annual leave based on service.
- Company events.
- Free on-site parking.
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation.
Our Culture
Simplicity Group operates with clarity, accountability and professionalism. We value performance, communication and teamwork.
We invest in individuals who want to grow, take ownership and contribute to meaningful commercial outcomes.
Our approach is built around developing strong customer relationships, delivering on our commitments and maintaining consistently high standards.
This is an opportunity to join a growing business, represent innovative technology and play a direct role in our continued commercial success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00–£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How many years of B2B sales or business development experience do you have?
- Have you previously been responsible for generating and closing your own new business opportunities?
- Briefly describe your experience of winning new business and working towards sales targets.
Work Location: In person
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