Business Development Manager

We are working on behalf of our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership in Oxford, to recruit a Local Business Development Manager. This Business Development Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive, fleet, or commercial sales professional to develop their career within a respected organisation.

The Local Business Development Manager will play a key role in growing the dealership’s presence within the local business community. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses and fleet customers, generating new sales opportunities, and promoting vehicles alongside finance solutions. The successful individual will manage the entire sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle delivery, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Achieving sales and profitability targets on a consistent basis is essential, alongside fostering long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Key benefits include:

A basic salary of £27,000 with a performance-related OTE of up to £50,000 A company car for business and personal use 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Full manufacturer-accredited training and professional development Workplace pension scheme, staff purchase discounts, and additional perks Long-term career development within a large, reputable car dealer group 40-hour week, Monday to FridayDuties of a Business Development Manager:

Developing relationships with local businesses and fleet clients Generating new business opportunities and building a sales pipeline Promoting vehicles, finance options, and related solutions Managing the full sales cycle from enquiry to delivery Providing excellent customer care to foster repeat business Achieving set sales and profitability targets Maintaining professional appearance and communication at all timesRequirements of a Business Development Manager:

Previous automotive, fleet, or commercial sales experience is essential Experience in business development preferred Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Oxford Hold a UK driving licence with minimal points Strong communication skills with a focus on customer satisfaction Well-presented, proactive, self-motivated, and tenacious Demonstrable success in business-to-business salesThis Business Development Manager opportunity is ideal for a motivated sales professional seeking long-term stability and career growth within the automotive sector.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Oxford and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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