Local Business Manager

Location:

Carlisle
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary: £27,500 basic plus uncapped commission (OTE £40,000)
Company van included

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Commercial Vehicle Sales team, focused on building strong relationships with local businesses and helping customers find the right commercial vehicle solutions to support their operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing new business opportunities, managing customer accounts, and delivering an exceptional customer experience from enquiry through to delivery.

This position would suit someone with previous sales experience, strong relationship‑building skills, and a proactive approach to business development. Experience with in the automotive sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, plus every second Saturday.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses
• Identifying and commercial sales opportunities
• Managing the full customer journey from enquiry through to vehicle delivery
• Providing expert product knowledge and tailored vehicle solutions
• Creating quotations and managing customer orders accurately
• Working alongside the marketing team to promote stock across social media platforms
• Updating vehicle stock across partner websites and internal systems
• Negotiating and securing sales opportunities
• Delivering excellent customer service at every stage of the sales process
• Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems and internal databases

• Confident, friendly, and professional communication skills
• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation abilities
• A proactive and motivated approach to sales and business development
• Good IT skills across email, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage workload effectively within a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills
• Previous automotive sales experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A positive attitude with the drive to achieve targets and grow accounts
• Full UK driving licence essential

• Company van included
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE of £40,000
• Full brand and product training provided
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Staff discounts on servicing and repairs
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• On‑site parking
• Regular team social events
• Pay/Sell Leave Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected local business offering long‑term career development, excellent earning potential, and the chance to build strong relationships within the local business community.