Elevation Recruitment Group
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Doncaster
£35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
Are you an experienced Sales person with a background in the vehicle industry? Do you thrive on winning new business, building long-term relationships and working in a consultative sales environment?
We're recruiting on behalf of an innovative and growing business based in Doncaster for a Business Development Manager to join their ambitious sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving business growth while working with a company that invests in its people and is committed to becoming bigger and better.
Package
- Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
- Bonus opportunity of £5,000 - £10,000.
- Use of a company pool van.
- Early 1:30pm finish on a Friday.
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development.
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Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the commercial vehicle sector.
- Managing and developing customer relationships to maximise long-term business.
- Conducting proactive outbound business development activity.
- Attending customer meetings, site visits, trade shows and industry events.
- Selling consultatively, understanding customer requirements and recommending the most suitable vehicle solutions.
- Working with businesses operating within construction, road surfacing, engineering, utilities, telecommunications and other commercial sectors.
- Building relationships with fleet customers purchasing multiple vehicles.
- Liaising with vehicle dealers, OEMs, finance companies and internal departments to manage the sales process from enquiry through to delivery.
- Working closely with the technical and design teams to provide tailored customer solutions.
- Some travel nationally to meet customers, with occasional overnight stays.
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Requirements of the Business Development Manager
- Previous experience in a Business Development or Sales role within the vehicle industry.
- Strong knowledge of the fleet, van or commercial vehicle market.
- Alternatively, a minimum of four years' experience within a vehicle dealership environment with a proven ability to generate new business.
- A track record of winning new business and building lasting customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- A confident, resilient and self-motivated approach.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
- Commercial awareness with a consultative sales style.
- Full UK driving licence.
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