Business Development Manager - Automotive Contract Hire

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Business Development Manager for Contract Hire. The role involves managing a customer base, identifying sales opportunities, and driving growth. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in automotive sales and business development, with excellent interpersonal skills and a results-focused approach.

Benefits

Company car

Mileage reimbursement

Pension plan

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• Experience in contract hire business development and sales in the automotive sector.
• Excellent communication skills, including with senior management.
• Strong understanding of contractual negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop contract hire customer base to meet sales targets.
• Identify and develop potential contract hire sales opportunities.
• Manage financial aspects of sales to company standards.

Skills

Results-focused

Interpersonal skills

Contractual negotiations

Financial knowledge

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Automotive Contract Hire, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Transcomm Recruitment

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

Job Description:

A major commercial vehicle organisation is looking for a driven and professional Business Development Manager - a field sales professional to sell contract hire for their range of commercial vehicles throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire. Proven experience in contract hire business development and sales across automotive sectors such as commercial vehicles, cars, vans, trucks, plant, or agricultural equipment is essential. This is a hybrid role, based in any area in Yorkshire with coverage across Lancashire.

Role: Contract Hire Business Development Manager - Sales - Hybrid

Location: Yorkshire to Lancashire

Sales Region: Yorkshire to Lancashire

Basic Salary: £30k to £35k

Commission: Uncapped, £70k plus. £500 commission guarantee for the first 6 months

Benefits: Company car, mileage, laptop, phone, pension

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop contract hire customer base to meet sales targets through sales, marketing, regular customer reviews, and other necessary actions
• Identify and develop potential contract hire sales opportunities with new and existing customers, building appropriate specifications and package offers
• Communicate effectively with wider business areas to keep all stakeholders updated
• Manage the financial aspects of all sales to company standards

Experience Required:

• Results-focused with drive and energy, eager for new challenges
• Strong contract hire business development and sales background in the automotive sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication at all levels, including senior management
• Strong understanding of contractual negotiations
• Thorough knowledge of financing business assets