Local Business Development Manager

The Solution Auto; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Brand-backed training

Uncapped earnings

Job summary

The Solution Auto in Peterborough is seeking a Local Business Development Manager to drive new business in the corporate and fleet sectors. You will generate opportunities from scratch, build long-term partnerships, and create tailored proposals to win fleet sales.

Expect strong brand-backed training and a supportive network, with uncapped earning potential including a company car and fuel card to support success on the road.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
• Strong relationship-building skills with corporate clients and fleets.
• Target-driven mindset with a track record in outbound sales.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities with SMEs, corporates, and leasing companies, mainly via cold calling.
• Build and expand long-term partnerships to maximise fleet sales.
• Create tailored proposals to suit client needs while delivering exceptional service.
• Collaborate with corporate and fleet teams to ensure smooth handovers for clients.
• Analyse the local marketplace to identify opportunities and grow market share.
• Regularly report on pipeline, progress, and performance against targets.

Skills

Cold calling

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Fleet sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Local Business Development Manager

Franchised Motor Dealership - Peterborough

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a top automotive brand as a Local Business Development Manager (LBDM) within my client's corporate and fleet team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a pipeline from the ground up.

While full brand-accredited training and a strong support network will be provided, success in this role depends on your initiative, resilience, and drive to generate opportunities from scratch. This is very much a new business, cold lead role and we need someone with the energy and determination to open doors, build relationships, and create lasting success - as there is TONS of potential!

Package on offer:

45 hour week - Monday to Friday (no weekends)

25,500 basic

55,000 OTE

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities with SMEs, corporates, and leasing companies - primarily through cold calling and cold outreach.
• Build and expand long-term partnerships to maximise fleet sales.
• Create tailored proposals to suit client needs, ensuring exceptional service throughout.
• Collaborate with corporate and fleet teams to ensure a smooth handover process for clients.
• Analyse the local marketplace, identify opportunities, and implement strategies to increase market share.
• Report regularly on pipeline, progress, and performance against agreed targets.

About You

What matters most is your attitude and track record in business development. You will be:

• Proven in sales: Demonstrated success in cold-calling and generating new business opportunities.
• Resilient and self-motivated: Able to thrive in a target-driven, outbound sales role.
• Commercially minded: Quick to identify profitable opportunities in the local market.
• Relationship-focused: Confident in building long-term client partnerships.
• Results-driven: Determined to exceed sales targets and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

Why Join?

• Work with a fantastic automotive brand that carries strong appeal in the corporate market.
• Receive fantastic brand-accredited training and ongoing support.
• Benefit from uncapped earning potential with clear opportunities for growth.
• Enjoy the use of a company car and fuel card to support your success on the road.
• Be recognised and rewarded for your initiative, resilience, and results.