Business Development Representative

Pertemps Managed Solutions; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 30%

Job summary

Pertemps Managed Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Development Representative for a 3-month, on-site role in Victoria, London. You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with automotive dealerships, and promote our client’s market-leading platform to drive partnerships and revenue.

With 5+ years in outbound sales, you will close deals, manage pipelines, and engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' demonstrable experience within outbound sales or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of closing multiple deals and achieving targets.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Highly organised with excellent follow-up and pipeline management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing large prospect databases.

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.

Skills

Outbound sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Pipeline management

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

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
• 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.