Business Development Manager

Eastern Western Motor Group; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Western Motor Group, a Volkswagen dealership network, is seeking a Business Development Manager in Newbridge, UK. You will identify and develop opportunities, promote the VW range, and manage key accounts to maximise fleet opportunities and retention.

You will generate leads through local visits, networking, and prospecting, aiming to hit sales targets while maintaining accurate records and timely payments. Knowledge of EV technology and FCA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong sales and promotional skills for vehicle ranges.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and drive repeat business.
• Generate leads through local visits and networking to hit targets.
• Maintain accurate records, invoicing and timely payments.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and fleet funding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the local market.
• Promote the Volkswagen passenger car and commercial vehicle range, offering tailored business solutions including contract hire and outright purchase.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, maximizing fleet opportunities and retention.
• Proactively generate leads through visits, networking and local prospecting to achieve sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, invoicing and timely payments, with regular performance updates to Management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Volkswagen vehicles, EV tech, business taxation and fleet funding, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Business Development

Sales & Promotion

Account Management

Prospecting & Targets

Administration

Compliance & FCA

Job description

Job Description

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• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities within the local market, building relationships with businesses, fleet operators and key decision-makers.
• Vehicle Sales & Promotion: Promote the Volkswagen passenger car and commercial vehicle range, offering tailored business solutions including contract hire and outright purchase.
• Account Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, maximising fleet opportunities, customer retention and repeat business.
• Prospecting & Sales Targets: Proactively generate leads through business visits, networking and local prospecting, achieving agreed sales targets and growing Volkswagen's local market share.
• Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, accurate invoicing and timely payments. Along with providing regular updates on performance and progress to the Management Team.
• Product Knowledge & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Volkswagen vehicles, electric vehicle technology, business taxation and fleet funding solutions, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and company standards.

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To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.

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