Local Business Development Manager

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Job summary

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is assisting a Chelmsford van dealership to appoint a Local Business Development Manager. The role focuses on building relationships with local business customers, promoting new and used commercial vehicle sales, and delivering aftersales solutions to maximise opportunities.

Salary starts at £25,000 basic with OTE up to £50,000, in a full-time, permanent position from 8:30am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive B2B or fleet sales.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and target-driven.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated sales and aftersales solutions for local business clients.
• Prospect and grow relationships with fleet and SME customers.
• Represent the dealership professionally and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Handle enquiries, prepare quotations, and close B2B sales opportunities.
• Ensure FCA compliance in sale and administration of finance/insurance products.
• Handle customer data in line with GDPR regulations.

Skills

B2B sales

Client relations

Negotiation

Target-driven

Job description

Local Business Development Manager – Van Dealership
Chelmsford
£25,000 basic + OTE up to £50,000
Full-time | Permanent | 8:30am - 5pm

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Local Business Development Manager to join a leading van dealership in the Chelmsford area.

You’ll focus on developing and maintaining strong relationships with local business customers, promoting new and used commercial vehicle sales and aftersales solutions to maximise business opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable dealership group, offering genuine career growth, a strong earning potential, and a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated sales and aftersales solutions for local business clients, ensuring exceptional customer service
• Prospect and grow relationships with fleet and SME customers to maximise business opportunities and retention
• Represent the dealership professionally, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction
• Manage enquiries, prepare quotations, and close B2B sales opportunities
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations in the sale and administration of finance and insurance products
• Handle customer data in line with Data Protection and GDPR regulations

About You

• Proven experience in automotive business-to-business (B2B) or fleet/commercial vehicle sales
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and target-driven
• Professional presentation and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Benefits

• £25,000 basic salary + OTE up to £50,000
• Company car and fuel allowance
• Career development opportunities within a growing dealership group