Business Development Manager

Citrus Recruit Ltd; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive insurance company is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the North of England. You will have a pivotal role in expanding the dealer network and increasing sales by winning new business from car dealerships. This remote position offers a salary of up to £38,000 with an uncapped commission structure, a £7000 car allowance, and various benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions after 3 months.

Benefits

Salary of up to £38,000 + uncapped commission

£7000 car allowance

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Death in Service cover

Critical illness cover

Private Healthcare

Pension with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business acquisitions and relationship building.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by increasing warranties policies volumes and dealer accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage new leads end-to-end, ensuring timely responses.
• Maintain accurate records and forecasts using CRM systems.
• Conduct regular dealer reviews and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

New business acquisitions

Relationship building

Strong communication skills

CRM usage proficiency

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for a Business Development Manager covering the North of England. Our client is an automotive insurance-based company, who operate across the UK and Europe.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the dealer network and driving sales growth within the automotive sector. Your primary objective will be to win new business with car dealerships and garages who currently don't offer warranties.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take more accountability within a sales role, managing your own generated pipeline, within a well establish brand.

The role is remote, and you will be required to cover the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by increasing warranties policies volumes and dealer accounts in line with agreed targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintaining a strategic target log.
• Manage new leads end-to-end, ensuring timely responses and smooth onboarding of dealers.
• Maintain accurate records and forecasts using CRM systems, reporting on KPIs and sales performance.
• Conduct regular dealer reviews, implement improvement plans, and provide training where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and oversee proper use of digital assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service during 12-week onboarding process.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in new business acquisitions and relationship building
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in CRM usage
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,000 + uncapped commission structure
• £7000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Birthday day off
• Death in Service
• Critical illness cover
• Private Healthcare
• Pension after 3 months, 5% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance

Equal Opportunity

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.