Local Business Development Manager

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading van dealership in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Local Business Development Manager. You will focus on developing relationships with local business customers while promoting commercial vehicle sales and aftersales solutions. The role offers a basic salary of £25,000 with OTE up to £50,000, along with career development opportunities. Join this reputable group to elevate your automotive B2B sales career.

Benefits

Company car and fuel allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive B2B or fleet/commercial vehicle sales.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated sales and aftersales solutions for clients.
• Prospect and grow relationships with fleet and SME customers.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations in sales.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Self-motivation

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

Apply today to join a leading van dealership in Chelmsford as a Local Business Development Manager and take your automotive B2B sales career to the next level.