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Local Business Development Manager

Job Reference Number: CE501 Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England
Job Type: Full Time Salary: £50000-£55000 per annum
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Job Description

Local Business Development Manager

Franchised Motor Dealership – Chelmsford

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a top automotive brand as a Local Business Development Manager (LBDM) within my client’s corporate and fleet team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a pipeline from the ground up.

While full brand-accredited training and a strong support network will be provided, success in this role depends on your initiative, resilience, and drive to generate opportunities from scratch. This is very much a new business, cold lead role and we need someone with the energy and determination to open doors, build relationships, and create lasting success – as there is TONS of potential!

Package on offer:

45 hour week – Monday to Friday (no weekends)

£25,500 basic

£55,000 OTE

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively generate new business opportunities with SMEs, corporates, and leasing companies – primarily through cold calling and cold outreach.
  • Build and expand long-term partnerships to maximise fleet sales.
  • Create tailored proposals to suit client needs, ensuring exceptional service throughout.
  • Collaborate with corporate and fleet teams to ensure a smooth handover process for clients.
  • Analyse the local marketplace, identify opportunities, and implement strategies to increase market share.
  • Report regularly on pipeline, progress, and performance against agreed targets.

About You

What matters most is your attitude and track record in business development. You will be:

  • Proven in sales: Demonstrated success in cold-calling and generating new business opportunities.
  • Resilient and self-motivated: Able to thrive in a target-driven, outbound sales role.
  • Commercially minded: Quick to identify profitable opportunities in the local market.
  • Relationship-focused: Confident in building long-term client partnerships.
  • Results-driven: Determined to exceed sales targets and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

Why Join?

  • Work with a fantastic automotive brand that carries strong appeal in the corporate market.
  • Receive fantastic brand-accredited training and ongoing support.
  • Benefit from uncapped earning potential with clear opportunities for growth.
  • Enjoy the use of a company car and fuel card to support your success on the road.
  • Be recognised and rewarded for your initiative, resilience, and results.

If this role sounds like something that would be of interest to you, apply today with an up to date CV!

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

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Job Skills

Sales, Automotive, Business Development, Local Business, LBDM, Corporate sales, B2B Sales

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