Business Development Manager in Stockport

Business Development Manager | Llanrwst, North Wales | Full Time | £60,000–£70,000 DOE Our client is a well-established, family-run group based in Llanrwst, North Wales, with over 50 years of experience. The Group operates across two core businesses: Bus & Coach operations and Vehicle Sales, including a new vehicle dealership franchise launching in the coming months. The Role Reporting to the Directors, you'll take ownership of commercial growth and day-to-day performance across both businesses in the Group, leading four direct reports and around sixty indirect reports. This is a broad role that combines business development with operational leadership and requires someone who can confidently manage client negotiations, margin reviews and operational priorities. Key Responsibilities ·
Identifying, pursuing and winning new commercial opportunities and contracts across both the Bus & Coach and Vehicle Sales businesses ·
Working with the Finance Manager to build the annual financial forecast and a 3–5 year business plan for the Group ·
Reviewing major service contracts to protect margins against fuel, wage and cost increases ·
Monitoring P&L monthly and producing clear, KPI-led reports for the Directors ·
Renegotiating support contracts to secure the best terms in the market ·
Leading, motivating and developing a management and supervisory team ·
Communicating company strategy and values clearly and consistently ·
Setting clear objectives for direct reports, monitoring delivery and holding managers accountable for performance ·
Balancing competing operational demands across engineering, compliance, vehicle sales, customer service and driver allocation ·
Ensuring effective coordination between Fleet, Sales, Projects, Aftersales and Engineering ·
Building strong working relationships across the business, with customers and with external partners ·
Chairing meetings, delivering appraisals and mentoring managers through change ·
Leading compliance across Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, DVSA/Traffic Commissioner rules and bus service standards ·
Providing management oversight of engineering performance and compliance across fleet, sales and customer vehicles ·
Working with the engineering team to ensure appropriate standards, controls and reporting are maintained ·
Championing a strong customer service culture and resolving escalating issues quickly and well Requirements Essential ·
Proven leadership experience gained across a multi-site or multi-business operation, ideally with P&L or budget responsibility ·
A track record of building strong, capable teams, spotting development needs and empowering individuals to reach their full potential ·
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to analyse viability, build forecasts and protect margin ·
Superb communication skills, with the credibility to influence Directors, motivate teams and win over customers ·
A sharp eye for priorities and the ability to balance strategic and urgent operational demands ·
A strategic mindset with the drive to implement lean, efficient processes and see change through ·
Confident with Microsoft Word and Excel ·
Strong report-writing and numeracy skills Desirable ·
Transport, logistics or PCV background What's In It For You ·
£60,000–£70,000, dependent on experience and qualifications ·
Real autonomy to shape strategy and bring your own ideas to a business that wants to grow ·
A permanent role at the heart of a respected, ambitious family business ·
Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm ·
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