Business Development Lead – Motorcycles

Automotive recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle brand is seeking a Business Development Lead to enhance retail sales and dealer profitability across the UK M62 corridor. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business or marketing and experience in the motorcycle industry. Responsibilities include developing dealer sales strategies, managing dealer relations, and ensuring effective marketing plans. This role offers competitive compensation and the possibility to work from home.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the motorcycle industry or retail management.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to develop brand presence and business growth.
• Support onboarding of new dealers and enhance existing network.
• Manage relations between manufacturer and dealer network.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Independent Working

Education

Degree in business

Degree in marketing

Degree in technical field

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Job Details

• Location: M62 Corridor
• Sector: Automotive
• Function: Sales
• Contact: Matthew Heath
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Duration: Permanent
• Job Ref: 69585

Role Overview

Our client is a highly recognised motorcycle brand with heritage in the UK and internationally. We seek a Business Development Lead to drive retail sales of motorcycles, non-motorcycles, and finance, as well as dealer profitability and customer satisfaction across the UK M62 corridor.

Responsibilities

1. Identify opportunities and lead initiatives to develop brand presence, process excellence, and business growth at dealer level.
2. Support onboarding of new dealers and enhance existing network to meet market penetration goals.
3. Develop dealer sales in motorcycles, accessories, apparel, and finance.
4. Assist dealers in growth strategies including customer experience, product visibility, and profitability.
5. Ensure marketing plans cover community engagement, events, online presence, and social media.
6. Manage relations between manufacturer and dealer network, monitor dealer stock and ordering, and support network expansion.
7. Provide reports, share best practices, and address dealer needs.

Candidate Profile

Degree in business, marketing, or technical field with experience in the motorcycle industry or retail management. Strong networking, communication, and independent working skills are essential. Ability to work from home is preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits.

Application Details

Send your CV with your name, email, phone, and location to Jonathan Lee Recruitment. For more info, contact Matthew Heath at 01384 446187 or [e-mail].