Business Development Representative

Pertemps SSDC DDT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 30% of salary

Central London location

On-site role

Job summary

Pertemps SSDC DDT is seeking a Business Development Representative for our London client, based in Victoria. The role is on-site, 3 months, 37.5 hours per week, with a rate of 25.64 per hour and an annualised salary around 50,000.

You will identify new business opportunities, build relationships with automotive dealerships, and promote the platform. A strong track record in outbound sales and CRM management is essential, with up to 30% bonus and targets to achieve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in outbound sales or business development.
• Automotive industry experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving targets.
• Comfort engaging with senior stakeholders and large prospect databases.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact automotive dealerships across the UK via phone and digital channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Promote the benefits of partnership and drive engagement with the platform.
• Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Conduct follow-up calls and nurture opportunities through to close.
• Consistently achieve activity and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate records within CRM systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to maximise customer success.

Skills

Outbound sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM systems

Pipeline management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Representative

Location: Victoria, London (5 days per week on site)

Contract: 3 Months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Rate: 25.64 per hour ( 50,000 annual equivalent)

Bonus: Up to 30% of salary

About the Company

Our client operates one of the UK's leading online vehicle marketplaces, helping more than 12 million people buy and sell vehicles without the hassle of traditional haggling. They are now seeking an experienced Business Development Representative to join their London-based sales team on a 3-month contract.

The Role

Working from a comprehensive database of dealerships across the UK, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships, and promoting the benefits of partnering with a market-leading automotive platform.

This is a consultative sales role where success will come from developing trust, understanding dealership needs, and demonstrating how the platform can support their buying and selling objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contact automotive dealerships across the UK via phone and digital channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
• Promote the benefits of partnership and drive engagement with the platform
• Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Conduct follow-up calls and nurture opportunities through to close
• Consistently achieve activity and revenue targets
• Maintain accurate records within CRM systems
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to maximise customer success

About You

• Minimum 5 years' demonstrable experience within outbound sales or business development
• Previous automotive industry experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven track record of successfully closing multiple deals and achieving sales targets
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Highly organised with excellent follow-up and pipeline management skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven
• Experience using CRM systems and managing large prospect databases

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate equivalent to 50,000 annual salary
• Bonus opportunity of up to 30% of salary
• Opportunity to work with a recognised automotive technology business
• Central London location in Victoria
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact

This role would suit an experienced Business Development professional who thrives on building relationships, creating new opportunities, and delivering commercial results within a high-growth automotive environment.