Business Development Manager

Perfect Placement; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for business and personal

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Manufacturer-accredited training

Pension scheme

Staff purchase discounts

Career development

40-hour work week

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting on behalf of a reputable Oxford-area car dealership for a Local Business Development Manager. You will build relationships with local businesses and fleet clients, promote vehicles and finance options, and manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to delivery.

The role offers a basic salary of £27,000 with an OTE up to £50,000, a company car, 25 days holiday, comprehensive training, a pension, and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive, fleet, or commercial sales experience is essential.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Oxford.
• Hold a UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrable success in business-to-business sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with local businesses and fleet clients.
• Generate new business opportunities and build a sales pipeline.
• Promote vehicles, finance options, and related solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to delivery.
• Provide excellent customer care to foster repeat business.
• Achieve set sales and profitability targets.
• Maintain professional appearance and communication at all times.

Skills

Automotive sales

Fleet sales

Business development

CRM experience

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are working on behalf of our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership in Oxford, to recruit a Local Business Development Manager. This Business Development Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive, fleet, or commercial sales professional to develop their career within a respected organisation.

The Local Business Development Manager will play a key role in growing the dealership's presence within the local business community. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses and fleet customers, generating new sales opportunities, and promoting vehicles alongside finance solutions. The successful individual will manage the entire sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle delivery, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Achieving sales and profitability targets on a consistent basis is essential, alongside fostering long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Key benefits include:

• A basic salary of £27,000 with a performance-related OTE of up to £50,000
• A company car for business and personal use
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Full manufacturer-accredited training and professional development
• Workplace pension scheme, staff purchase discounts, and additional perks
• Long-term career development within a large, reputable car dealer group
• 40-hour week, Monday to Friday

Duties of a Business Development Manager:

• Developing relationships with local businesses and fleet clients
• Generating new business opportunities and building a sales pipeline
• Promoting vehicles, finance options, and related solutions
• Managing the full sales cycle from enquiry to delivery
• Providing excellent customer care to foster repeat business
• Achieving set sales and profitability targets
• Maintaining professional appearance and communication at all times

Requirements of a Business Development Manager:

• Previous automotive, fleet, or commercial sales experience is essential
• Experience in business development preferred
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Oxford
• Hold a UK driving licence with minimal points
• Strong communication skills with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Well-presented, proactive, self-motivated, and tenacious
• Demonstrable success in business-to-business sales

This Business Development Manager opportunity is ideal for a motivated sales professional seeking long-term stability and career growth within the automotive sector.