Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Automotive
Salary:
Up to £40,000 + £5,000 OTE
Are you an experienced automotive sales professional who knows how to drive performance across a franchised dealer network?
We're looking for a  Business Development Manager  to take ownership of a portfolio of approximately  80-100 franchised and non-franchised dealerships , building strong relationships, developing sales opportunities and delivering sustainable growth across the network.
This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who is confident working with  Sales Executives, Sales Managers, Group F&I Managers and dealership leadership teams  - and who can combine commercial sales ability with excellent coaching and training skills.

The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:
Managing and developing relationships across a network of  80-100 franchised and non-franchised dealerships .
Taking responsibility for day-to-day account management and achieving agreed  sales growth expectations .
Delivering confident, engaging  sales coaching  to Sales Executives and sales leadership teams.
Preparing data, insights and performance information for  Quarterly Business Reviews  with Group F&I Managers and dealership leadership teams.
Delivering  on-site product knowledge training , as well as engaging online training sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Introducing and successfully launching  new products  across the dealer network.
Identifying opportunities to increase product penetration, revenue and dealership performance.
Building trusted relationships at dealership and group level.
Monitoring sales performance, identifying areas for improvement and putting effective action plans in place.
Working independently to manage a busy territory while maintaining excellent communication and organisation.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has a proven  track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets .
Is highly confident delivering  sales coaching and training  to both sales executives and senior dealership teams.
Has experience working within  franchised car dealerships or the automotive sector .
Is commercially minded, target-driven and comfortable being accountable for sales growth.
Can confidently present data and performance results to senior stakeholders.
Is an excellent communicator with the confidence to engage with people at all levels.
Is organised and comfortable managing a large portfolio of dealerships and competing priorities.
Is confident delivering both  face-to-face and online training .
Has experience supporting or introducing  new product launches  across a dealer network.
Lives in or around the  A3 / M3 / M4 corridors , with the ability to travel extensively throughout the territory.
Automotive Experience - Highly Desirable

Experience with in  vehicle detailing, vehicle protection products or dealership aftersales/F&I  would be highly beneficial.
In particular, if you have previously sold products such as  Autoglym Life Shine, GardX or Diamondbrite into franchised dealerships , your experience would be especially relevant to this role.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £40,000
£5,000 OTE per year
Mileage paid at 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, then 20p per mile thereafter
Business expenses covered
A highly autonomous, field-based role with significant responsibility and opportunity to make a real impact on sales growth.
Interested?
If you're an automotive sales professional who can  coach, influence, build relationships and deliver results , we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the dynamics of franchised dealerships and is ready to take ownership of a substantial dealer network and its growth.