Automotive Fleet Business Development Manager

Vincere; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

33 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Employee vehicle purchase scheme

Vehicle servicing discounts

Training and career development

Excellent progression opportunities

Job summary

Talented People Recruitment is recruiting for an established automotive business seeking a Fleet Business Development Manager to join the commercial sales team in Manchester. This field-based role focuses on winning new business, developing fleet opportunities and building long-term client relationships.

You will own the territory, identify new customers and drive fleet solutions, managing the sales pipeline from enquiry through to close and working with internal teams to hit targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales and winning new business.
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Commercially focused with territory and pipeline ownership.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate new B2B and fleet business across the Manchester area.
• Develop and manage existing customer accounts and relationships.
• Build relationships with business owners and fleet decision-makers.
• Attend customer meetings and present fleet solutions.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry to close and maintain CRM/pipeline.
• Identify opportunities within current accounts to grow revenue.
• Work toward agreed sales and revenue targets with internal teams.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Territory management

UK driving licence

Job description

Automotive Fleet Business Development Manager

Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 basic + OTE up to £70,000
Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the opportunity

Talented People Recruitment are recruiting for an established automotive business seeking an experienced Fleet Business Development Manager to join their commercial sales team.

This is a field-based role focused on winning new business, developing existing accounts and building long‑term relationships with businesses across the Manchester area.

The Role

You will take ownership of your territory, identifying new customers and developing fleet and commercial vehicle opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating new B2B and fleet business

• Managing and developing existing customer accounts

• Building relationships with business owners and fleet decision‑makers

• Arranging and attending customer meetings

• Understanding customer requirements and presenting suitable fleet solutions

• Managing sales opportunities from enquiry through to completion

• Identifying additional opportunities within existing accounts

• Maintaining an accurate CRM and sales pipeline

• Working towards agreed sales and revenue targets

• Working closely with internal sales, fleet and aftersales teams

About You

We are looking for a proven B2B sales or business development professional, ideally from an automotive, fleet, leasing or commercial vehicle background.

You will have:

• A track record of winning new business

• Strong account management and relationship‑building skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• A confident and commercially focused approach

• The ability to manage your own territory and sales pipeline

• A full UK driving licence

Automotive experience is advantageous, but strong B2B sales professionals with a proven record of winning new business

What's on offer?

• £40,000 basic salary

• OTE up to £70,000

• Company car

• Fuel card

• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays

• Pension and life assurance

• Employee vehicle purchase scheme

• Vehicle, servicing and parts discounts

• Training and career development

• Excellent progression opportunities