Local Business Development Manager

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Local Business Development Manager to enhance their sales team. This role involves managing sales cycles, building strong relationships with B2B clients, and achieving ambitious sales targets. With a competitive salary and generous OTE, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have a flair for innovative ideas that contribute to team success. Join a company that values commitment and offers excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Smart Health - 24/7 support

Mental Health support available

Enhanced paid maternity leave

Company car for some roles

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and dedication to B2B customer service.
• Experience in sales and achieving targets in the motor trade.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales cycles from prospecting to closing deals.
• Maintain relationships with B2B customers and increase sales revenue.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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Newcastle SKODA Kia

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm (40 hours per week)

£26,000 basic salary plus a generous OTE £40,000-£45,000

We are super excited to be recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Local Business Development Manager to join our hard-working and friendly team. Do you have a passion for sales and maintaining strong enduring relationships with both new and existing B2B customers? Are you self-motivated and able to achieve sales targets and increase sales revenue for the customer base in your defined territory? If the answer is yes then please read on!

• Increasing revenue and achieving sales growth by working towards agreed targets and objectives.
• Managing the full sales cycles; from identifying new prospects to securing new opportunities, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Following sales best practices and monitoring/reporting on all sales activity as required
• Maintaining a strong relationship with all potential and existing business/ B2B customers and effectively selling our premium range of products.
• Using your initiative and being proactive in coming forward with innovative ideas which could benefit the team and wider business.
• You will also work as part of the Looker’s LBDM Team who have representatives for our brands nationally.
  
  
  

Newcastle SKODA Kia

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm (40 hours per week)

£26,000 basic salary plus a generous OTE £40,000-£45,000

We are super excited to be recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Local Business Development Manager to join our hard-working and friendly team. Do you have a passion for sales and maintaining strong enduring relationships with both new and existing B2B customers? Are you self-motivated and able to achieve sales targets and increase sales revenue for the customer base in your defined territory? If the answer is yes then please read on!

• Increasing revenue and achieving sales growth by working towards agreed targets and objectives.
• Managing the full sales cycles; from identifying new prospects to securing new opportunities, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Following sales best practices and monitoring/reporting on all sales activity as required
• Maintaining a strong relationship with all potential and existing business/ B2B customers and effectively selling our premium range of products.
• Using your initiative and being proactive in coming forward with innovative ideas which could benefit the team and wider business.
• You will also work as part of the Looker’s LBDM Team who have representatives for our brands nationally.
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a dedication to flawless B2B customer service and will be passionate about the motor trade industry. Having lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation is key to consistently achieve fantastic results.

Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look out for new talent to join our team.

You will need to hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

About Us

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK and Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Mental Health support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Mental Health Aiders on site/online, EveryMind and much more
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus
  
  
  

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So, what are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is succesful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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