Business Development Manager

Donnelly Group; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Eglinton is seeking a Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will focus on achieving sales targets, delivering exceptional customer service, and providing solutions to customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, a full driving license, and proven sales experience. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a thriving sales team within the Volkswagen Group.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence required.
• Proven experience in a sales environment working towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Achieving personal and team KPIs.
• Delivering high customer satisfaction.
• Providing expert advice on finance and insurance products.

Skills

IT literacy

Planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management skills

CRM system experience

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C including Maths and English

Tools

MS Office

Kerridge CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager - Volkswagen

Location: Donnelly VW, Courtauld Way, Eglinton

Due to our expansion with the Volkswagen Group across NI, this is an exciting and unique time to join the Volkswagen (VW) Sales team in Campsie as a Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be a key member of our well‑established successful sales team, focusing on maximising opportunities to ensure profitability targets are reached.

Core Duties

• Achieving personal and team KPIs
• Delivering a high level of customer satisfaction to every customer
• Providing expert and prompt advice to new and existing customers regarding finance and insurance products available
• Listening to customer requirements and providing solutions to their needs

Skills And Competencies Required

• A high level of IT literacy, including knowledge of MS Office
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be able to work independently and also as part of a team
• Positive, confident, determined approach
• Driven to meet targets
• Time management skills
• Experience of Kerridge or another CRM system would be advantageous but not essential

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The company reserves the right to expand the short‑listing criteria to facilitate the short‑listing process.

Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Criteria

• Full valid driving licence required
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C including Maths and English
• Proven experience in a sales environment working towards targets

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in the automotive industry

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026

Contract Type: full‑time

Salary: Based on Experience

Location: Donnelly VW, Courtauld Way, Eglinton