Local Business Development Manager

Toyota Bristol North; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Bristol seeks a Local Business Development Manager to drive sales and manage local business opportunities. You will be the primary contact for local businesses, assisting with vehicle financing and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates possess a proven sales record, excellent people skills, and the ability to present financing options effectively. Benefits include a company car, pension, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group Life Insurance

Staff Discount on Car Servicing

Discounts on Retailers, Restaurants, Cinemas & Holidays

Long Service and Loyalty Incentives

Qualifications

• Proven sales record in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of finance models.
• Strong communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage local business sales opportunities.
• Plan and organize sales activities effectively.
• Support customers with financing and insurance.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales management

Client presentations

Knowledge of finance models

People skills

Job description

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Local Business Development Manager, Bristol

Client: Toyota Bristol North

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 3ae25d79cf78

Job Views: 8

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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

You will manage your own area of influence to source and develop sustainable local business sales opportunities aligned with Toyota brand objectives. You will be the key contact for potential local business and corporate company car drivers, planning and organizing your sales activities to win new profitable business. Additionally, you will support customers with their vehicle financing and insurance needs.

About you

• Knowledgeable and confident in presenting all funding methods to clients.
• Support the wider sales team to identify qualifying clients and provide suitable funding options.
• Generate leads from the business community by showcasing your business proposition expertise.
• Understand tax implications of various finance models, providing examples to aid decision-making.
• Work at a managerial level, reporting to the GM, and highlight your sales, lead generation, and marketing activities.
• Passionate about business customer retention, owning renewal tools and databases.
• Excellent people skills, establishing yourself in the local business community as the trusted Toyota business expert in Bristol.
• Provide clients with a fantastic experience from initial contact through to delivery and ongoing touchpoints.

Ideal candidates may be current Local Business Development Managers, Fleet Managers, Retail Managers, or Sales Managers seeking better rewards and career growth, with a proven sales record and exceptional finance sales performance.

What we offer

• 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