Business Development Manager - East

Payment Assist Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based financial services provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their footprint in the automotive sector. This high-impact role focuses on new business acquisition, requiring a proven track record in B2B sales and strong relationship-building skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus OTE of £20,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

High autonomy and trust

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in automotive and finance sectors.
• Experience selling into franchise dealerships or similar environments.
• Confident communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting, and winning new business within the car franchise dealer market.
• Developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Driving market penetration through strategic prospecting and outbound activity.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Self-starter mentality

Time management

Job description

About the opportunity

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a UK-based financial services provider that offers interest-free payment solutions, primarily within the automotive sector.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry? Ready to accelerate your career in a high-growth environment? We're looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the charge in expanding our footprint across the car franchise market in the East of England.

This is a high-impact role focused on new business acquisition—ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, understanding client pain points, and delivering smart, flexible financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting, and winning new business within the car franchise dealer market.
• Developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders including dealer principals, finance managers, and group decision-makers.
• Driving market penetration through strategic prospecting, outbound activity, and attending relevant industry events.
• Providing consultative support to clients, showcasing the benefits of flexible payment options for their customers.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in automotive and finance sectors.
• Experience selling into franchise dealerships or similar environments.
• Confident communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and a hunter mentality.
• Willingness to travel throughout the East of England to meet clients and attend events.

In return we are offering

• A competitive basic salary of £45,000 (plus OTE of £20,000).
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An opportunity to get on board with a dynamic business reshaping the future of automotive finance
• High autonomy and trust to shape your region
• Competitive package, real earning potential, and long-term career growth.
• Supportive and agile team culture where innovation is valued.

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.