Business Development Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Exeter; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertu Motors plc is seeking a Business Development Manager for Fleet Division, focusing on growing and retaining fleet business across the UK. This remote role involves strategic relationship building and delivering tailored vehicle solutions. Join a supportive team with fantastic benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Qualifications

• Proven success in fleet, B2B automotive sales, or business development.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek and secure new fleet business opportunities.
• Manage key accounts and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Vertu Motors - Business Development Manager– Fleet (Remote, UK Wide)

OTE up to £70,000 + Company Car + Great Benefits
Join one of the UK’s leading automotive groups – Drive your future forward with us.

At Vertu Motors, we don’t just sell vehicles – we deliver outstanding customer experiences, powered by exceptional people. As one of the largest motor retailers in the UK, we’re proud to represent some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. Now, we’re expanding our Fleet Division and are looking for a Business Development Manager who shares our passion for people, performance, and progress.

About the Role
As our new Automotive Fleet Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing and retaining our fleet business across the UK. Working remotely and supported by a well-established team, you’ll develop strategic relationships, identify new opportunities, and deliver tailored vehicle solutions to businesses of all sizes – from local SMEs to national fleets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively seek and secure new fleet business opportunities in both public and private sectors

• Manage key accounts and nurture long-term client relationships

• Understand customer needs and offer bespoke multi-brand solutions that drive real value

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, and Operations

• Deliver impactful presentations and negotiate commercially sound agreements

• Track your performance and share insights with leadership on progress and pipeline

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in fleet, B2B automotive sales, or business development

• Confident communicator and skilled relationship-builder at all levels

• Commercially astute, target-driven, and motivated by success

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed

• A professional, customer-first approach aligned with our core values

What You’ll Get in Return

• OTE up to £70,000 with uncapped commission potential

• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop provided

• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, share scheme, and employee discounts

• Outstanding career development opportunities within a trusted, growing group

• Supportive, inclusive culture that values your contribution

Ready to accelerate your career with Vertu Motors?
Apply now and take the next step with a team that’s committed to excellence and driven by ambition.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

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