Local Business Development Manager (Audi Walton)

Drift Bridge Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑related bonus

Employee vehicle schemes

Discounted servicing, parts

Company pension

Additional annual leave

Birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral rewards

Occupational health services

24/7 employee support

Long‑service benefits

Job summary

Drift Bridge Group’s Walton Audi dealership seeks a motivated Local Business Development Manager to grow Audi’s business and fleet sales by forming relationships with local companies and delivering tailored Audi solutions to business customers.

Your role focuses on identifying new opportunities, networking, and driving repeat business while collaborating with sales and aftersales teams to ensure an excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or fleet sales is advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and target-driven.
• Able to work independently while supporting the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business and fleet sales opportunities.
• Build relationships with local businesses, company directors and fleet managers.
• Generate leads through networking, prospecting and business visits.
• Recommend suitable Audi vehicles and finance solutions.
• Manage customer accounts and develop repeat business.
• Work with sales and aftersales teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Achieve sales targets and report on business development activity.

Skills

B2B sales

Business development

Fleet sales

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Local Business Development Manager

Job Title: Local Business Development Manager – Audi

Location: Walton Audi, Walton-on-Thames

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Local Business Development Manager (LBDM) for Audi, based at our Walton Audi dealership.

You’ll be responsible for growing Audi’s business and fleet sales by building relationships with local businesses, generating new leads and developing long-term corporate partnerships across the region.

You’ll help raise brand awareness, identify new opportunities and deliver tailored Audi solutions to business customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business and fleet sales opportunities.
• Build relationships with local businesses, company directors and fleet managers.
• Generate leads through networking, prospecting and business visits.
• Recommend suitable Audi vehicles and finance solutions.
• Manage customer accounts and develop repeat business.
• Work with sales and aftersales teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Achieve sales targets and report on business development activity.

About You

You’ll be confident, proactive and passionate about building relationships and winning new business.

• Experience in B2B sales, business development or fleet sales is advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and target-driven.
• Able to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

About Drift Bridge Group

Founded in 1936 by the Frost family, Drift Bridge Group is a third‑generation, family‑owned automotive business representing Audi, Honda, Volkswagen, Škoda, Geely and Changan.

With a proud history and a strong reputation for customer service, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where our people can thrive.

Join our established team and play an important role in growing Audi’s business sales and developing lasting relationships with local companies.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus opportunities.
• Employee vehicle schemes and discounts on new and used cars.
• Discounted servicing, parts and accessories.
• Company pension and eligible life assurance.
• Additional annual leave with length of service.
• Birthday off.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Occupational health services.
• 24/7 employee support.
• Long‑service benefits and company discounts.

Equal Opportunities

Drift Bridge Group is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Location Walton Audi, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1NR

Salary £30,000 (OTE+)