Local Business Development Manager

The Solution Automotive Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Brand training

Uncapped earning potential

Job summary

The Solution Automotive Limited in Chelmsford is seeking a Local Business Development Manager to join the corporate and fleet team. This role centers on building a pipeline from the ground up with brand‑accredited training and a strong support network to open doors and create lasting opportunities.

Working Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, you receive £25,500 basic salary and £55,000 OTE, with uncapped earning potential, plus a company car and fuel card to support success on the road.

Qualifications

• Proven in sales with a track record of generating new business opportunities.
• Resilient and self‑motivated in a target‑driven environment.
• Commercially minded with ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Relationship‑focused and capable of building long‑term client partnerships.
• Results‑driven with a focus on delivering targets and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities with SMEs, corporates, and leasing companies.
• Build and expand long‑term partnerships to maximise fleet sales.
• Create tailored proposals to suit client needs and ensure exceptional service.
• Collaborate with corporate and fleet teams for smooth handovers.
• Analyse the local market, identify opportunities, and boost market share.
• Report pipeline, progress and performance against targets.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Cold calling

Self‑motivated

Resilient

Relationship building

Job description

Local Business Development Manager Franchised Motor Dealership - Chelmsford

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

• 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.