Business Development Executive

Valuesat Group 1 Automotive; Arborfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Company pension

Cycle-to-work

Healthcare access

Volunteer day

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive operates Ford Reading and is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join our sales team. You’ll drive customer engagement, grow local business accounts and deliver outstanding experiences across our Ford brand.

You’ll plan direct marketing, build lasting relationships with new and existing customers, and contribute to achieving site targets while upholding our standards of service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport quickly and communicate at all levels.
• Strong product knowledge, compliance awareness, and order/debt handling.
• Proven ability to develop strategies for new business relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills for retail teams.
• Skilled at generating sustainable leads and driving upsell campaigns.
• FCA approved and full valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities to promote the brand and local business customers.
• Develop and implement a structured sales plan for the site to achieve targets.
• Maintain the site's database and provide regular reports on activity, contacts, and sales progress.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing business customers with excellent service.

Skills

Rapport building

Product knowledge

Compliance awareness

Strategic thinking

Leadership & coaching

Lead generation

Licence holder

Job description

Business Development Executive - Ford Reading

Job DescriptionJob descriptionBusiness Development Executive - Ford ReadingFun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.Working with world-class brands as a Business Development Executive you'll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and rechargeSave money every day with our exclusive retail discountsDrive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offersPlan for the years ahead with our company pension schemeBalance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matterCommute for less with our cycle-to-work schemePrioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for
you and your family24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easilyMake a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your communityInvest in your future with our company share purchase planEarn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the teamKeep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.Life assurance with the option to increase coverWe're open to flexible working options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

Plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities to promote the brand and develop sales to local business customersDevelop and implement a structured sales plan for your site to achieve agreed activity and sales targetsMaintain the site's structured database using agreed systems to provide regular reports on activity, contacts, communications, and sales progressOwn the corporate objective number at site and coach retail sales teams to help achieve itEnsure compliance
with OEM audit requirements and manage corporate processes effectivelyBuild strong relationships with new and existing business customers, ensuring exceptional customer service at every interaction

Helpful skills and qualifications

• Ability to build rapport quickly, communicate at all levels, and maintain high customer satisfaction
• Strong product knowledge, compliance awareness, and experience managing ordering and debtor processes
• Proven ability to develop strategies for new business relationships and monitor performance against plans
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills to motivate retail teams
• Skilled at generating sustainable leads, managing OEM relationships, and driving upsell campaigns
• FCA approved and full valid driving licence required

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

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