Local Business Development Manager

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer, Listers, is seeking a Local Business Development Manager for their Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership in Coventry. This role requires a dynamic individual to manage sales opportunities and develop lasting relationships with customers. Key responsibilities include targeted prospecting, creating marketing initiatives, and managing customer relationships for sustainable growth. Competitive OTE of £50,000 along with generous benefits awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Wellness programme

Sick pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

In-house training and qualifications

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales.
• Ability to manage customer relationships effectively.
• Strong marketing skills to drive customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new customers through planned prospecting.
• Create and implement direct marketing initiatives.
• Manage existing customers to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Prospecting

Marketing Initiatives

Education

Professional Qualifications

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership in Coventry.

The hours of work are 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include the use of a company vehicle and an uncapped OTE of £50,000.

As a Listers Local Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own area of influence to source and develop sustainable local business sales opportunities in line with the Volkswagen brand objectives.

You will act as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company vehicle drivers, planning and organising your sales activities to win new profitable business.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Identifying and targeting new customers through a planned, diligent, and measured prospecting process.
2. Creating and implementing direct marketing initiatives to inspire and create prospect and existing customer interaction.
3. Managing and influencing existing customers, identifying business growth opportunities for both sales and aftersales.
4. Preparing and managing your fleet database and management reports in accordance with the business and brand requirements for updates and review purposes.
5. Building lasting and valued customer, supplying partner, and team relationships.

About you

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Wellness programme.
• Sick pay.
• Group life insurance.
• Staff discount on car servicing.
• Listers benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays.
• Long service and loyalty incentives.
• Staff referral scheme.
• In-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications.
• Free parking / on-site parking.
• Company events.

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team, representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees in all areas of the business. Whatever your aspirations, Listers has a career for you.