Business Development Manager in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Business Development Manager - Automotive Salary: Up to £40,000 + £5,000 OTE Are you an experienced automotive sales professional who knows how to drive performance across a franchised dealer network? We're looking for a
Business Development Manager
to take ownership of a portfolio of approximately
80-100 franchised and non-franchised dealerships , building strong relationships, developing sales opportunities and delivering sustainable growth across the network. This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who is confident working with
Sales Executives, Sales Managers, Group F&I Managers and dealership leadership teams
- and who can combine commercial sales ability with excellent coaching and training skills. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing and developing relationships across a network of
80-100 franchised and non-franchised dealerships . Taking responsibility for day-to-day account management and achieving agreed
sales growth expectations . Delivering confident, engaging
sales coaching
to Sales Executives and sales leadership teams. Preparing data, insights and performance information for
Quarterly Business Reviews
with Group F&I Managers and dealership leadership teams. Delivering
on-site product knowledge training , as well as engaging online training sessions via Microsoft Teams. Introducing and successfully launching
new products
across the dealer network. Identifying opportunities to increase product penetration, revenue and dealership performance. Building trusted relationships at dealership and group level. Monitoring sales performance, identifying areas for improvement and putting effective action plans in place. Working independently to manage a busy territory while maintaining excellent communication and organisation. About You We're looking for someone who: Has a proven
track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets . Is highly confident delivering
sales coaching and training
to both sales executives and senior dealership teams. Has experience working within
franchised car dealerships or the automotive sector . Is commercially minded, target-driven and comfortable being accountable for sales growth. Can confidently present data and performance results to senior stakeholders. Is an excellent communicator with the confidence to engage with people at all levels. Is organised and comfortable managing a large portfolio of dealerships and competing priorities. Is confident delivering both
face-to-face and online training . Has experience supporting or introducing
new product launches
across a dealer network. Lives in or around the
A3 / M3 / M4 corridors , with the ability to travel extensively throughout the territory. Automotive Experience - Highly Desirable Experience within
vehicle detailing, vehicle protection products or dealership aftersales/F&I
would be highly beneficial. In particular, if you have previously sold products such as
Autoglym LifeShine, GardX or Diamondbrite into franchised dealerships , your experience would be especially relevant to this role. What's on Offer Salary up to £40,000 £5,000 OTE per year Mileage paid at 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, then 20p per mile thereafter Business expenses covered A highly autonomous, field-based role with significant responsibility and opportunity to make a real impact on sales growth. Interested? If you're an automotive sales professional who can
coach, influence, build relationships and deliver results , we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the dynamics of franchised dealerships and is ready to take ownership of a substantial dealer network and its growth.
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