Job Description
Local Business Development Manager
Franchised Motor Dealership – Bristol area
Local Business Development Manager
Bristol 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 Bristol.
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 Bristol
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
Job Skills
Sales, Automotive, Business Development, Local Business, LBDM, Corporate sales, B2B Sales