Business Development Manager

Citrus Recruit; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive insurance company is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the North of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding the dealer network, and managing a personal sales pipeline. This remote role requires an individual with a proven sales background, strategic planning skills, and the ability to work independently. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a well-established brand, this is a great opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and business development within the automotive sector.
• Experience in managing a sales pipeline and achieving targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by increasing warranty policy volumes.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage new leads end-to-end, ensuring timely responses.
• Maintain accurate records and forecasts using CRM systems.
• Conduct regular dealer reviews and provide necessary training.

Skills

Sales growth management

New business development

CRM proficiency

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Citrus Recruit are 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.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the dealer network and driving sales growth within the automotive sector. Your primary objective will be to win new business with car dealerships and garages who currently don't offer warranties.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take more accountability within a sales role, managing your own generated pipeline, within a well establish brand.

The role is remote, and you will be required to cover the North of England.

Responsibilities & day to day duties

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• 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 AA brand guideli...