Local Business Development Manager

Park's Motor Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

30 days holiday

Product training

Career progression

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Park's Motor Group is seeking a Local Business Development Manager to drive B2B sales, targeting local and major fleet operators from Hamilton and the surrounding area. The role leverages telephone and face-to-face prospecting to win new business and grow the corporate customer base.

You will need strong negotiation, excellent communication, IT literacy, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a team. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Active source of new business by telephone and face-to-face prospecting.
• Able to work under pressure and meet commercial sales objectives.
• Work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Deliver exceptional levels of customer satisfaction across business customers.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• IT literate and proficient with common software.
• Friendly, reliable and responsible in all interactions.
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills.
• Able to operate effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Active sourcing of new business by telephone and face-to-face prospecting.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local and major fleet operators.
• Work under pressure to achieve clear sales targets.
• Negotiate terms and close deals with customers.
• Provide high levels of customer satisfaction and post-sale support.

Skills

Sourcing new business

Negotiation skills

IT literate

Excellent communication

Full driving licence

Teamwork

Job description

As a Local Business Development Manager at Douglas Park Hamilton, you will be geared up for every aspect of the business customer experience. The ideal candidate will be experienced in business-to-business sales and looking for a fresh challenge. Alternatively, you may currently be in a retail sales position or in a face to face sales role used to prospecting new customers and have the necessary people skills and business acumen to make the transition to the corporate sales arena.

Above all, the successful candidate will be thirsty for success and determined to achieve outstanding results selling to both local and major fleet operators.

As a Douglas Park Local Business Development Manager you will receive:

• Company vehicle.
• 30 days holiday per year.
• Full manufacturer product training and accreditation.
• Coaching and support that will allow you to fulfil your potential whilst building a career for life with a reputable company.
• Vehicle, parts and servicing discount.

The right person will:

• Be able to actively source new business both by telephone and face to face prospecting.
• Be able to work under pressure and be able to consistently achieve commercial sales objectives.
• Be able to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• Be able to cope with a variety of business customer demands and deliver exceptional levels of customer satisfaction.
• Possess strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Be IT literate
• Be friendly, reliable and responsible.
• Have excellent organisation and administrative skills.
• Be able to effectively operate as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills [written and verbal].
• Have a full clean UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 12 months.

As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive:

For you:

• Access to the Company Pension Scheme
• Colleague Introductory Scheme
• Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars
• Death in service benefit

For you and your family:

• Discounted Servicing
• Subsidised car purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP
• Medical second opinions
• Unlimited mental health support
• Physiotherapy help and advice
• Savings and discounts on shopping
• Financial and legal support
• Wellbeing assistance

In return for your best efforts and commitment, we will reward you with an industry-leading remuneration package and a real opportunity to develop your career into the next step of management and beyond.