Regional Business Development Manager

The Solution Auto; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in the UK seeks a motivated Regional Business Development Manager. This field-based role focuses on identifying and developing business opportunities across various channels, including vehicles and finance. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in business development within the automotive industry and possess exceptional negotiation skills. Join this dynamic team to contribute to significant growth while enjoying attractive benefits including 25 days holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Pension scheme

Family Bupa healthcare plan

Company car scheme or allowance

Quarterly incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Business Development within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive finance.
• Exceptional relationship-building and board-level negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and grow business opportunities across multiple channels.
• Build relationships with dealers, manufacturers, and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with FCA/OFT rules.

Skills

Business Development

Automotive Finance Knowledge

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Organisational Ability

Job description

Regional Business Development Manager

Automotive Finance

Location

Field-based - covering the Midlands to South of the UK

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Regional Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and grow business opportunities across multiple channels, including motor, motorcycle, leisure, value-added products, and broker networks. This is a field-based role with occasional overnight stays and the opportunity to take on national responsibilities for specific development projects. You'll work closely with the National Business Development Manager, Zone Managers, and Marketing teams to deliver measurable growth while upholding our values and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Find new opportunities – research and approach new dealers, brokers, and product channels (cars, bikes, leisure vehicles, VAPS).
• Build relationships – meet with dealers, manufacturers, and brokers to negotiate partnerships and grow volumes.
• Work on projects – join cross‑functional initiatives, coordinate with Marketing and Zone Managers, and align regional growth with national strategy.
• Report and update – share performance data, market insights, and progress with the National BDM; occasionally represent them at events.
• Ensure compliance – follow FCA/OFT rules, coach dealer partners on quality standards, and maintain ethical practices.
• Travel in‑region – visit partners, attend networking events, and spot new growth opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record of Business Development within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive finance.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and board‑level negotiation skills.
• High level of numeracy, attention to detail, and organisational ability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to change.

Benefits (including contractual and non‑contractual)

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contributions).
• Family Bupa healthcare plan.
• Simply Health cash plan.
• Company car scheme or car allowance.
• Quarterly incentive bonus.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Option to buy/sell holidays.
• Access to a range of employee discounts and assistance programmes.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

Please apply with an up‑to‑date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment has been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long‑standing relationships. If you are a skilled and experienced automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.