Regional Business Development Manager

The Solution Automotive Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive finance company in England is seeking a highly motivated Regional Business Development Manager to drive growth and establish partnerships in the automotive sector. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in business development, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a strong understanding of automotive finance. This role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and a company car scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Family Bupa healthcare plan

Company car scheme

Quarterly incentive bonus

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Business Development within the automotive industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building and board-level negotiation skills.
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and grow business opportunities across multiple channels.
• Build relationships and negotiate partnerships.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to change.

Skills

Business Development

Automotive finance knowledge

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Organizational 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 have 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 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!