Business Development Manager

Drivemotorretail; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Drivemotorretail in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking a Business Development Manager to launch and grow our new Vauxhall and Citroën Commercial Vehicle operation. You will build a local SME and fleet customer base and own a prospect pipeline, representing the brands across the local area.

The role requires a proactive, sales-driven mindset with automotive or B2B experience, ready to drive growth in a new proposition within the dealership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing new business and B2B sales.
• Experience in automotive fleet or SME sales is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop new local business opportunities in Weston-Super-Mare.
• Build long-term relationships with SME and fleet customers.
• Generate own prospect pipeline and represent Vauxhall and Citroën brands locally.
• Launch, develop and grow a new commercial vehicle proposition within an established dealership.

Skills

Business development

Sales

B2B sales

Fleet sales

Automotive experience

Job description

8.30am - 5pm - 1 Hour Lunch - Monday to Friday

We are looking for an ambitiousBusiness Development Managerto join our established dealership in Weston-Super-Mare and play a key role in the exciting launch and growth of ourVauxhall andCitroën Commercial Vehicle operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales and business development background to help build a commercial vehicle customer base from the ground up, while benefiting from the strength, facilities and reputation of an already well-established Vauxhall dealership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new local business opportunities, building long-term relationships with SME and fleet customers, generating their own prospect pipeline and representing both theVauxhall andCitroën Commercial Vehicle brandsacross the local area.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, driven and confident developing new business
• Comfortable prospecting and building relationships with local businesses
• Experienced within automotive, commercial vehicles, fleet or B2B sales – although the right attitude and proven business development experience is equally important
• Target-focused with a strong commercial mindset
• Able to take ownership of an exciting new operation and help shape its future growth

This isn’t simply an existing sales role to step into. It is an opportunity tolaunch, develop and grow a new commercial vehicle propositionwithin an established dealership and make the role your own.

If you are currently working within commercial vehicle sales, fleet, automotive sales or a strong B2B business development environment and are looking for your next challenge, we would be keen to hear from you.