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
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