Business Development Manager

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Peterborough. This role involves building relationships, delivering excellent customer service, and complying with industry regulations. Ideal candidates will have automotive experience and a passion for customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday

Retail discounts

Pension & share schemes

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 healthcare support

Paid volunteer day

Refer-a-friend rewards

Ongoing training & development

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Automotive experience is essential; commercial vehicle knowledge is a plus.
• Passion for delivering great customer service.
• Team-focused with a genuine interest in helping others.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local business clients.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maximise sales opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Follow FCA regulations for finance and insurance products.
• Handle customer data in line with GDPR requirements.

Skills

Automotive experience

Business-to-business (B2B) experience

Customer service passion

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £25,500 basic per annum, OTE up to £50,000

Hours: full time

Reference No: 29225

We are requiring for Business Development Manager for our client’s site in Peterborough. Working with world‑class brands as a Business Development Manager you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Retail discounts & car offers
• Pension & share schemes
• Family-friendly policies & flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellbeing & 24/7 healthcare support
• Paid volunteer day
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Ongoing training & development
• Life assurance with optional extra cover

Business Development Manager Role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local business clients
• Deliver excellent customer service and maximise sales opportunities
• Represent the company professionally and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Follow FCA regulations for finance and insurance products
• Handle customer data in line with GDPR requirements

Business Development Manager Requirements

• Automotive experience is essential; commercial vehicle knowledge is a plus. Business-to-business (B2B) experience preferred
• Passion for delivering great customer service
• Team-focused with a genuine interest in helping others
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Full UK driving licence required

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this Business Development Manager vacancy, then please in the first instance, send me your CV and I will contact you on receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant: Jason Evans - Octane Recruitment