Local Business Development Manager

VW Commercial Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle dealership in Coventry is seeking a Local Business Development Manager to enhance local sales opportunities. This role involves managing relationships with potential clients, implementing marketing strategies, and targeting new customers. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in sales prospecting and customer relationship management, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sales opportunities and customer relationships.
• Ability to implement marketing strategies effectively.
• Strong prospecting skills to identify new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new customers through a planned prospecting process.
• Create and implement marketing initiatives.
• Manage existing customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales prospecting

Customer relationship management

Marketing initiatives

Job description

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Local Business Development Manager, Coventry

Client:

VW Commercial Coventry

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership in Coventry.

The hours of work are 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include the use of a company vehicle and an uncapped OTE of £50,000.

As a Listers Local Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own area of influence to source and develop sustainable Local Business sales opportunities in line with the Volkswagen Brand Objectives.

You will act as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company vehicle drivers, planning and organising your own sales activities to win new profitable business.

Role and Responsibilities

• Identifying and targeting new customers through a planned, diligent, and measured prospecting process
• Creating and implementing direct marketing initiatives to inspire and generate interaction with prospects and existing customers
• Managing and influencing existing customers, identifying business growth opportunities for sales and aftersales
• Preparing and managing your fleet database and management reports in accordance with business and brand requirements for updates and review
• Building lasting and valued customer, supplier, and team relationships

About you

• 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