Business Development Manager (Automotive)

Auto Skills UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days holiday

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Private healthcare

EAP

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Referral bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Peterborough is seeking a Local Business Development Manager to grow the vehicle business portfolio and deliver excellent customer service. You will help build lasting relationships with local business customers and drive tailored vehicle and aftersales solutions.

You will promote finance and aftersales offerings, manage existing accounts to maximize retention, and strive to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets while maintaining FCA compliance and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle sales or business development roles.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and building lasting relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop new local business opportunities and generate sales leads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business customers.
• Promote vehicle, finance and aftersales solutions.
• Manage existing accounts to maximise customer retention.
• Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
• Ensure FCA and GDPR compliance and represent the business professionally.

Skills

Vehicle Sales

Business Development

Account Relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Driving Licence

Job description

Business Development Manager (Automotive)

Location: Peterborough

Salary & OTE: £50,000+

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a vehicle sales role where you can build lasting business relationships and accelerate your career? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive or Corporate Sales Executive to join a successful, manufacturer-backed dealership. Working within a professional and supportive team, you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key local accounts and delivering tailored vehicle and aftersales solutions. If you thrive on building relationships and exceeding targets, this could be the perfect next step.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme


• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts


• Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Servicing & Parts


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Private Healthcare & Wellbeing Support


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Paid Community Volunteer Day


• Share Purchase Plan


• Referral Bonus Scheme


• Ongoing Training & Career Development

The Role

As a Local Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for growing the vehicle business customer portfolio while delivering exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships across your local area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new local business opportunities and generating sales leads


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business customers


• Promoting vehicle, finance and aftersales solutions


• Managing existing accounts to maximise customer retention


• Achieving agreed sales and profitability targets


• Delivering exceptional customer service throughout the sales process


• Ensuring compliance with FCA and GDPR regulations


• Representing the business professionally within the local community

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a Vehicle Sales, Business Development, Corporate Sales, Fleet Sales, Local Business Development or customer-facing sales role


• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and building lasting customer relationships


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• The ability to work independently and pro actively


• Knowledge of finance and FCA compliance is advantageous


• Full UK Manual Driving Licence


• Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)