Business Development Manager

How often does a market leader offer up the chance to join the party as a Business Development Manager??? Read on…

THE JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager

THE SALARY PACKAGE: Up to £35,000 per annum + £12,000 OTE (year 2) + Car

THE TERRITORY: North East and North England

THE COMPANY: One of the fastest growing automotive distributors and retailers in the UK! But there is still so much potential which is why they need a new Business Development Manager.

THE ROLE

Business Development Manager - A sustained period of growth has allowed our client to continue its dominance in the automotive sector and continue to hold a leading share of the spoils. We are delighted to support this growth by adding headcount as the Business Development Manager for the North East and North of England.

As part of your exciting new role as a Business Development Manager, you will be given the opportunity to work in your exclusive region to manage and develop a customer base.

So what does managing an account look like? To our client, it looks like being an important part of your customer’s business and creating a yearly development business plan to support sales, marketing, promotions. The role is not just about managing existing accounts, as a Business Development Manager you will have the hunger and desire to generate new business and grow revenues.

The landscape of your customer base could vary from the one-man band who would lean on you for your motivation, mentoring and general business know how, through to an owner of multiple garages/dealers for which you could you provide event support, a new website and technical. This is an all-round business management role and we want you to be a part of it.

WHO WE WANT TO SPEAK TO

You, hopefully!

1. That is if you are a self-motivated, entrepreneurial sales professional who understands a value-added sales proposition process and enjoys solution selling. This is not a box shifting role, do not expect to scratch an order on a pad on every customer visit.

2. Automotive industry experience is essential and a genuine interest in the automotive sector always helps.

3. Experience within the fast fit, garage equipment or tyre sector would beneficial.

4. A positive can-do attitude with evidence of growth across your customer base. No coffee callers or hard closers – serious business professionals.

5. A full driving licence is essential and you must be based within a commutable distance of your designated region.

In return our client offers a competitive basic salary. A company car and a healthy benefits package is topped up by full product training and a career path for those who show the ambition and drive to want to develop themselves.

HOW TO APPLY

In the first instance please introduce yourself to us by submitting your CV/LinkedIn profile to us using the “apply” button on this webpage. All applicants will receive an email of confirmation and all successful applicants will be contacted within 14 days of us receiving your submission, thank you for your interest.

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