Business Development Manager

Citrus Recruit Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is excited to announce an opening for a Business Development Manager covering the North of England. This role involves driving sales growth, managing dealer relationships, and ensuring the onboarding of dealers in the automotive insurance sector. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in business acquisition and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Full driving license benefits

Up to £38,000 salary

£7,000 car allowance

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Private healthcare

Pension after 3 months

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by increasing warranties policies volumes and dealer accounts.
• 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.
• Conduct regular dealer reviews and provide necessary training.

Skills

Business acquisition

Relationship building

Strong communication skills

CRM usage proficiency

Independent work

Priority management

Job description

CitrusRecruit is 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.

Responsibilities & Day to Day Duties

• 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 the 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.

Benefits

• Full driving licence benefits.
• Salary of up to £38,000 plus uncapped commission structure.
• £7,000 car allowance.
• 25 days holiday.
• Birthday day off.
• Death in service.
• Critical illness cover.
• Private Healthcare.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension after 3 months, 5% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution.

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