Local Business Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

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

The role offers a £25,000 base plus OTE up to £50,000, with a full-time permanent contract and working hours 8:30am - 5pm.

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 sales

Fleet sales

Commercial vehicle sales

Relationship-building

Negotiation

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