Local Business Development Manager

Group 1 Automotive UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking a Local Retail & Business Development Manager for BMW Reading. This role involves driving corporate vehicle sales, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and communication skills, with a passion for cars. Opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Support for wellbeing

Paid community volunteering day

Company share purchase plan

Referral bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or target-driven roles.
• Strong rapport-building and consumer insight skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute prospecting, direct marketing, and sales activities.
• Coach retail sales teams to deliver excellent service.
• Maintain CRM database with reports on activity and sales performance.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Local Retail & Business Development Manager - BMW Reading

Competitive basic salary + OTE circa £50k + Car

Full-time Monday - Friday

Drive exceptional customer experiences with a world-class brand

As a Local Business Development Manager, you will proactively seek new corporate vehicle sales opportunities, network effectively, and quickly develop new prospects. You will thrive on business-to-business sales challenges and be motivated by achieving sales targets.

Alongside your customer-centric attitude, you will have a passion for cars and convey that enthusiasm and knowledge during customer interactions.

This role offers opportunities to showcase your sales skills and advance your career through industry-leading training and development programs. You will thrive in an environment that values your passion for cars and customer service, making a real impact within a global automotive group.

What We Can Offer You

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Exclusive retail discounts on cars and servicing
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Support for wellbeing and access to healthcare professionals
• Paid community volunteering day
• Company share purchase plan
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance with optional increased cover
• Flexible working options available

What You’ll Do Day To Day

• Plan and execute prospecting, direct marketing, and sales activities to promote the brand and develop sales to local business customers, including contract hire opportunities
• Develop and implement a structured sales plan to meet site activity and sales targets
• Ensure compliance with OEM audit standards and manage overall corporate processes at the site
• Coach retail sales teams to deliver excellent service to business customers using corporate quoting systems and processes
• Maintain CRM database with regular reports on activity, contacts, communications, and sales performance
• Own sales objectives and coach teams to achieve targets
• Work with the Corporate and New Car Sales Managers to report performance daily

Helpful Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in sales or target-driven roles
• Experience in delivering first-class customer service
• Strong rapport-building and consumer insight skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated to exceed targets
• Negotiation and influencing skills with sales closing ability
• Full UK driving license

Join us in a growing company committed to creating outstanding customer experiences. We offer excellent career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay, and full support for your professional growth.