Local Business Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Career development

Job summary

ACS Automotive in Peterborough is seeking a Local Business Development Manager for a busy van dealership. You will build relationships with local business customers, promote new and used commercial vehicle sales, and deliver aftersales solutions to maximise business opportunities.

Key duties include developing integrated sales and aftersales offerings for fleet and SME clients, handling enquiries, preparing quotations, closing B2B deals, and ensuring FCA compliance and GDPR data handling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive 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.

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.

Skills

B2B fleet sales

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Professional presentation

Driving licence

Job description

Local Business Development Manager – Van Dealership
Peterborough
£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 Peterborough 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