Nissan Local Business Development Manager

Cars2 Nissan Wakefield is looking for a driven and commercially focused Nissan Local Business Development Manager to lead and grow our business sales operation across Nissan commercial vehicles and passenger cars. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated automotive sales professional to build strong local business relationships, identify new opportunities, and deliver an outstanding customer experience from enquiry through to handover.

Location: Cars2 Nissan, Wakefield

Salary: OTE £45,000

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

• Drive fleet and business sales of Nissan commercial vehicles and cars to local businesses, SMEs, and larger fleet customers.
• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing business customers to generate repeat and referral business.
• Identify prospect opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, and local market activity.
• Present the Nissan range confidently, including the Townstar, Primastar, Interstar and passenger car line‑up, matching customers to the right vehicle and funding solution.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, finance packages and tender responses in line with customer requirements.
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover and aftersales follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate records of customer activity, pipeline, and performance using internal systems.
• Work closely with sales, administration and aftersales teams to ensure a smooth customer journey and excellent service levels.
• Deliver against agreed sales targets, profitability objectives and customer satisfaction standards.

• Previous experience in motor retail, fleet sales, local business sales, or commercial vehicle sales.
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing business relationships.
• Strong knowledge of the fleet and business sales process, including finance and leasing options.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer relationship skills.
• Self‑motivated, organised and able to work independently while contributing to the wider dealership team.
• A professional and proactive approach with a strong focus on customer service.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

• Bonus
• Company car available if required
• 33 days holidays including bank holidays
• Sage retailer discounts
• Life Assurance

We are now part of a government employee ownership scheme which is a fantastic benefit to any Cars2 staff member.

We would love to hear from you if you are ambitious, target‑driven and passionate about developing business sales.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.