Local Business Development Manager

Pulman Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and career development

Access to retail discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Annual leave increase for tenure

Job summary

A family-owned motor business in Sunderland is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to specialize in SEAT and CUPRA. The role involves developing new business opportunities, nurturing existing relationships, and presenting tailored vehicle solutions. Ideal candidates should possess strong B2B sales experience and a passion for customer service. Competitive salary plus commission and company vehicle are offered, alongside a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven business-to-business sales experience, ideally in the automotive sector.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with decision-makers at all business levels.
• A genuine passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new business opportunities within your territory.
• Retain and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Present tailored solutions for company car drivers and personal lease customers.

Skills

Business-to-business sales experience

Confident communication

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of contract hire and leasing

Proactive, target-driven mindset

Tools

Dealer and brand CRMs

Outlook

Job description

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Salary:£26,000 basic salary (£40,000 OTE) + Commission, Bonus & Company Car

Type:Full Time

Location:Sunderland SEAT/CUPRA and able to work from our 5 locations.

About Us

Pulman Group is a family-owned motor business in the North East, representingVolkswagen, ŠKODA, SEAT, and CUPRA. We pride ourselves on delivering a fantastic customer experience, supplying vehicles nationwide and providing businesses with tailored fleet solutions, supported by our premiumPulman Business Classservices.

We’re looking for adriven and professional Business Development Managerto join our Fleet team, specialising inSEAT and CUPRAwhile acting as a one-stop shop forall contract hire and business customerswithin your territory in the North East.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Develop and grow new business opportunities within your territory
• Retain and nurture relationships with existing customers
• Present tailored solutions for company car drivers, salary sacrifice schemes, car allowance users, and personal lease customers
• Confidently promote SEAT and CUPRA while offering the full Pulman Group range to meet customer needs
• Represent Pulman Group professionally at all levels, from local SMEs to corporate decision-makers
• UsePulman Business Classservices to support and engage clients, including:
• Mobile Servicing– on-site vehicle maintenance in the North East
• Dedicated Aftersales Support
• ThePulman Café– a welcoming space for businesses to meet, work, and network

What we’re looking for

• Proven business-to-business sales experience, ideally in the automotive sector
• Skilled in usingdealer and brand CRMs, Outlook, and multiple brand operating systems
• Confident communicator, able to engage with decision-makers at all business levels
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, target-driven mindset
• Understanding of contract hire, leasing, and fleet solutions is advantageous
• A genuine passion for customer service and building long-term partnerships

Why Join Pulman?

• Represent dynamic brands like SEAT and CUPRA
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and career development
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious team with strong community roots
• Access to ourPulman Business Classfacilities to enhance client relationships

BEING PULMAN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEME:

People are at the heart of the Being Pulman Culture. That is why we offer our amazing employees a fantastic reward and benefits package alongside competitive industry salaries.

Pulman Annual Leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. For every 5 years worked at Pulman, increase your holidays by an extra day up to 30 days per annum.

Pulman Retail Savings

Access hundreds ofretail discountsincluding grocery e-vouchers for online and instore use. Save up to 51% onholidaysabroad and in the UK. Save up to 27% on leadingcinemas. Available for yourself and your household.

Looking after our staff health and wellbeing is a top priority. That is why we have partnered with SAGE to offer all our employees’ access tolegal, financial advice and counselling. WithOnDemand GPour employees can cut waiting times and admin with GP video consultations and prescriptions sent directly to local pharmacies.Gym discountsare available at over 3000 participating health & leisure centres. Finally,Hapi-lifeis a resource library available to all our employees to support across a wide range of wellbeing topics and services.

Pulman Medical Care

All our employees’ can claim one eye test, one dental check-up and one flu jab per year.

Pulman Pensions and Insurance

Pulman pay 4% of an employee annual salary into the workplace pension. Death in service insurance is also included for all Pulman employees.

Pulman Uniform

Re-fresh your uniform once per year for free.

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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