Business Development Manager

Motor Parts Direct LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the East Midlands is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to enhance customer relationships and maximize business growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the Motor industry and expertise in automotive parts. Responsibilities include planning sales activities, developing customer relationships, and implementing growth strategies. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

20 holidays plus bank holidays

Sales bonuses

Promotional incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Motor industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive parts, accessories, and related products.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software relevant to the industry.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise company sales activities to achieve agreed business KPIs.
• Develop new and existing customers through appropriate propositions.
• Implement sales growth strategies and activities.
• Liaise with suppliers and partners as required.
• Continuously develop knowledge about competitor activity.

Skills

Business development

Knowledge of automotive parts

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy planning

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join the team in East Midlands. You will assist the Regional Manager (in line with the Branch Manager) to plan and monitor the achievement of all agreed target customers across up to 4 branch locations within agreed business plans and to maximise customer development through agreed objectives in line with company expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience.
• Holidays from 20 working days plus all bank holidays, increased in line with service.
• Monthly and Yearly Sales bonuses available.
• Monthly and Yearly Promotional incentives.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and prioritise company sales activities and customer/prospect contact to ensure the achievement of agreed business KPI's. Manage personal time and productivity, according to company requirements.
2. Plan and manage personal business territory according to an agreed market development strategy. Maintain and develop new and existing customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods. Provide exemplary customer and internal communication to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
3. Plan and implement sales growth strategies and activities.
4. To fully utilise company, customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems.
5. Liaise with and utilise support from suppliers, and other partners as required.
6. Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity, pricing and tactics, and communicate this to relevant departments in the Company.
7. Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy and policymaking as required.
8. Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to company and legal requirements.
9. Manage the upkeep and condition of company vehicle in accordance with company procedures.
10. Continually strive to develop the sales culture within the business units covered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Motor industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive parts, accessories, and related products.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software relevant to the industry.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a distinct advantage.

Motor Parts Direct has established an enviable reputation for quality and reliability, whilst at the same time meeting all targets for successful growth. Our teams across the company network make us who we are and enable us to provide a service level beyond customer expectations. Our customers have a choice, and we aim to be that 'natural choice'.

Motor Parts Direct has been acquired by Motus. A diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence, primarily in the United Kingdom and Australia and a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa.

Motus Group (UK) Ltd. encompasses the UK's largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group and, with its passenger vehicle interests included, ranks inside from the Top 15 of all UK automotive dealer groups. The company has annual revenues of over £1 billion and employs almost 3000 people across its operations.