New Business Sales Consultant

New Business Consultant Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location:

Manchester, M1 7BL
(Hybrid – Connected Working)

About us You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about? We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we're also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that's why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. At our core, we're all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work.

We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. About the job Join our Sales & Partnerships community as a New Business Consultant, someone who knows that great sales start with active listening. Working across our retailer network, you'll uncover underlying commercial friction and offer tailored solutions that deliver genuine value. Because of our industry-leading brand reputation and household name in automotive, you won't be starting from scratch.

Our strong brand opens doors, but your ability to listen with an empathetic ear, navigate pushback, and handle objections constructively is what secures the business. What You'll Be Doing Find and call new business:
Reach out directly to potential retail partners through outbound calls and messages. Use team insights to win:
Work with our data and Insights team to target the best sales leads. Close big deals:
Turn initial conversations into valuable, long-term partnerships. Solve real problems:
Ask smart questions to figure out what retailers are struggling with and show how we fix it. Show the value:
Help retailers see clear results and return on their investment. What we're looking for Proven success in acquiring new business to business (B2B) customers in a sales role Self-motivated and target-driven, with a consistent history of meeting or exceeding commercial KPIs Experience leveraging market insights or performance data to prove ROI and influence key decision-makers Strong communication skills to navigate pushback and turn friction into collaborative problem-solving During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values.

These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further. Benefits Financial & Shares Annual Share Award:
An additional 10% of your salary awarded in shares every year, vesting annually over 3 years, which you can choose to keep or sell. Pension Scheme:
Generous company contribution of 7%, with a 5% employee contribution. Extra Financial Perks:
Access to share-save options and a car salary sacrifice scheme. Holiday & Flexible Working Generous Leave: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and half-day closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Connected Working (Hybrid):
Spend 3 days a week in our Manchester office, with flexibility to work from home too. Remote-First Periods:
Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the UK, and selected overseas locations, during designated summer and winter periods. Health, Wellbeing & Support Private Medical Cover:
Comprehensive private medical cover to support your health and wellbeing. 24/7 GP & Dentist:
Access to an online GP and dentist whenever you need them. Specialist Support:
Support for assisted fertility, menopause, gender dysphoria and period care plans, alongside enhanced family leave provisions. Great Start Induction: A tailored onboarding programme from day one, helping you feel welcome, connected and set up to succeed.