Business Development Manager - Automotive Sector
West Sussex
£30,000 per annum
Our client are looking for an ambitious, experienced Business Development Manager to join their sales team. It is an exciting time to join the organisation as you will be instrumental in driving new business growth and expansion. 100% home based - could be based anywhere in the UK.
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hour week - NO WEEKENDS. Would suit someone from the automotive sector (this is not car sales) The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities through the sale of a technical product to the automotive sector
The position will suit an established professional with a proven record of securing new customers and revenues from the ground up. The right candidate will be someone who understands the importance of collaboration, ownership, integrity and excellent customer service.
What the role involves:
Responsible for delivering a pure growth model of new business through actively identifying, hunting and acquiring new direct sales opportunities within the UK market
Identifying, visiting and pitching UK garages and workshops, typically dealing direct with the business owner
Maintaining current 4-week sales cycle
What we are looking for:
Data savvy individual with a strong understanding of data sales and/or the UK automotive market
Minimum 2 years’ experience and a proven track record of success in delivering new business
Excellent prospecting, networking, negotiation and closing skills
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral (including presentations)
High level of computer literacy
Outstanding customer relationship skills
Highly numerate individual with the ability to work with data as your core sales product
First class planning, organisational and administrative skills
The package:
Base Salary £30k plus very achieveable £30k in commission based on your own performance.
Company car allowance, Laptop, mobile phone, etc
Life assurance and pension scheme
26 days annual holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
Comprehensive product training and ongoing support from the Head of New Sales
