Local Business Development Manager

Local Business Development Manager

Franchised Motor Dealership - Manchester area

Local Business Development Manager

Manchester area | £37,000 Basic + £60,000 OTE | 40 Hours

Are you an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in winning new business?

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive dealer group for an ambitious and commercially driven Local Business Development Manager to cover Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and creating new business opportunities. You'll have the freedom to manage and develop your own territory, while being supported by an established dealership network and a comprehensive range of automotive products and services.

The Role

As Local Business Development Manager, your primary focus will be to grow the local business and fleet customer base by identifying new prospects, developing relationships and converting opportunities into long-term customers.

You'll work with businesses across the region, understanding their requirements and providing tailored solutions across New and Used Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles, as well as Aftersales and Parts.

Your responsibilities will include

Proactively identifying and winning new business across Manchester

Building and developing a strong local business and fleet customer database

Prospecting through telephone, email, networking and face-to-face visits

Developing long-term relationships with business customers

Managing the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to completion

Identifying opportunities within existing accounts to increase customer spend

Working closely with dealership teams to deliver an excellent customer experience

Managing your own diary, territory and sales pipeline

Consistently achieving agreed sales and business development targets

About You

Our client is looking for an experienced sales professional who is confident, self-motivated and enjoys the challenge of developing new business.

You'll ideally have at least 2 years' sales experience, with experience in automotive, B2B, fleet, business development or another target-driven sales environment being advantageous.

We're particularly interested in speaking to candidates who can demonstrate

A proven ability to generate and convert new business

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong negotiation and closing ability

A proactive, tenacious approach to sales

The confidence to engage with decision-makers at all levels

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

The ability to work independently and manage your own territory

A genuine desire to achieve and exceed targets

A full UK driving licence

The Package

£37,000 Basic Salary + £60,000 OTE

You'll also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including

Company car

Fuel card

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Annual leave purchase and sale scheme

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee vehicle purchase scheme

Discounts on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

1 paid day per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Perks at Work discounts

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful automotive business in a role where your ability to win new business and develop customer relationships will have a direct impact on your earnings and career progression.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission