Local Business Development Executive

Craigavon, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/09/2026

• Work Experience sales business development executive business to business b2b b2c
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code BT64

Job Title:
Local Business Development Executive

Location:
Based out of Craigavon Dealership but covering

Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry, Armagh and Mid Ulster

Salary: £37,000 + bonus / commission – OTE £60,000 + Company Car and fuel card

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven Local Business Development Executive to join our team in a dealership andfield-based sales role.

This position is ideal for an experienced sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering outstanding customer service. You will be responsible for growing and developing a local business and fleet customer database while promoting arange of automotive products and services, including:

• Newand Used Passenger Vehicle Sales
• Commercial Vehicle Sales
• Partsand Accessories

Working independently and as part of a wider team, you willfocus on developing new business opportunities across the local region while managing and nurturing existing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify local businesses with fleet requirements of up to 100vehicles.
• Develop new business opportunities across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles,aftersales, and fleet services.
• Buildand maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Contactprospective customers and arrange appointments at customer premises ordealership locations.
• Conduct professional sales presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Work closely with sales, service, parts, and operational teams to maximisebusiness opportunities and deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Attendnetworking events, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and local business functions to generate leads and build brand awareness.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, appointments, and sales activity.
• Ensureall customer information is recorded and managed in line with GDPRrequirements.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales and business development targets.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Aminimum of 2 years' experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience working within a B2B and/or B2C sales environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills with a customer-first approach.
• The ability to build rapport quickly and develop long-term business relationships.
• Excellent organisational and research skills.
• Aproactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Aresults-driven mindset with a track record of achieving targets.
• Afull UK driving licence.

What We're Looking For

• Aconfident and professional individual who thrives in a field sales environment.
• Someone who can manage existing opportunities while continually seeking new business.
• Amotivated self-starter who enjoys networking and building relationships.
• Ahigh achiever capable of succeeding in a fast-paced and competitive sales environment.
• Ateam player committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Company car and fuel card
• 25days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Discounts on cars, servicing and parts
• Opportunity to develop a successful career within a growing business.

If you have a passion for sales, enjoy building strong business relationships, and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love tohear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Aminimum of 2 years' experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience working within a B2B and/or B2C sales environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills with a customer-first approach.
• The ability to build rapport quickly and develop long-term business relationships.
• Excellent organisational and research skills.
• Aproactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Aresults-driven mindset with a track record of achieving targets.
• Afull UK driving licence.
• Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Company car and fuel card
• 25days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Discounts on cars, servicing and parts
• Opportunity to develop a successful career within a growing business.