Commercial Vehicle - Business Development Manager - West Yorkshire Area

LSH AUTO; Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LSH Auto is seeking a Business Development Manager for its van division in West Yorkshire. This role focuses on driving sales, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Successful candidates will have a background in automotive sales and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Colleague Referral Scheme (£500 - £1000)

Mercedes Benz training and leadership programmes

Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme

Colleague Car Purchase Scheme

Eye care Vouchers

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

31 days holiday, rising to 38 with length of service

Wellbeing Support

Company Pension

Full uniform provided

On site gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the automotive industry, preferably with vans.
• Strong understanding of the van market and customer needs.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the van market.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

LSH Auto is excited to invite applications for the position of Business Development Manager - Vans, throughout the West Yorkshire area. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving sales and fostering strong customer relationships within our van division.

Your primary focus will be identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and developing strategic initiatives to enhance our market presence in the van sector.

Hours - 40

Salary - £34,591 Plus OTE £38,000 Plus company car

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the van market.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to optimize product offerings and promotions.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts to track performance and inform strategy.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the automotive industry, preferably with vans.
• Strong understanding of the van market and customer needs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Ability to analyse market trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
  
  

Benefits

Colleague Referral Scheme (£500 - £1000)

• A range of Mercedes Benz training and leadership programmes
• Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme
• Colleague Car Purchase Scheme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days with length of service
• Wellbeing Support
• Company Pension
• Full uniform provided
• On site gym