Local Business Development Manager

Listers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group is looking for a Local Business Development Manager / Fleet Manager for their Bristol North dealership. The role involves sourcing and developing local business sales opportunities aligned with brand objectives and supporting customers with vehicle financing. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills and a strong sales background, with a focus on business customer retention. Competitive salary and benefits including a company car and various perks are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experienced in sales management with a successful sales record.
• Knowledgeable in vehicle financing and insurance.
• Ability to showcase business propositions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact for local business customers.
• Plan and organize sales activities to win profitable business.
• Support customers with vehicle financing and insurance requirements.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Knowledge of funding methods

Lead generation

Business customer retention

Understanding tax implications

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager / Fleet Manager to join our Toyota Dealership in Bristol North.

The hours of work are 8:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits include the use of a company car and an OTE of up to £60,000.

Role and Responsibilities

Within each of our dealerships, we have specialists responsible for managing their own area of influence to source and develop sustainable local business sales opportunities aligned with the Toyota brand objectives.

You will act as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company car drivers, planning and organising your own sales activities to win new profitable business. You will also support customers with their vehicle financing and insurance requirements.

About you

• You are knowledgeable and confident presenting all funding methods to clients.
• You can support the wider sales team in identifying qualifying clients and providing suitable funding options.
• You generate leads from the business community by showcasing their business propositions.
• You understand the tax implications of various finance models and can provide relevant examples to aid decision-making.
• You work at a managerial level, directly reporting to the GM, while highlighting your sales activity, lead generation, and marketing efforts.
• You are passionate about business customer retention, taking ownership of renewal tools and databases.
• You possess excellent people skills, establishing yourself within the local business community as the “trusted business expert” for Toyota in Bristol.
• You provide clients with a fantastic experience from initial contact through to delivery and follow-up contact during their purchase cycle.

You may be an existing Local Business Development Manager, Fleet Manager, Retail Manager, or Sales Manager seeking better rewards and career growth, with an outstanding record of sales achievement and finance sales performance.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team of over two and a half thousand dedicated employees. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees in all areas of the business, offering opportunities for career growth within the motor trade, automotive, or dealership sectors. If you're interested, please apply today or join our Talent Bank for similar opportunities.