Local Business Development Manager - Skoda Leeds

We
are looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join our team as Local Business Development Manager, who is passionate about
providing world class customer service.

About the Business

Our
business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since.
From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top AM 50 car
dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of
over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the
lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and
have a can -do attitude.

Our
recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills,
which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, if
you like working with customers and you are attracted by our Family Values of
Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hear
from you.

We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer you an industry leading
package, flexible working hours and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer
to promote from within and you will see this in every one of our sites. You
must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let
anyone stop you.

About You

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our successful
Corporate Sales team. This is a hybrid Office and field based territory sales
role.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be proactive in finding new
corporate vehicle sales opportunities, as well as being able to network and
quickly build up new prospects. You will thrive on the challenges of business
to business sales and be motivated by achieving sales targets, managing the
relationship with a portfolio of existing accounts, whilst also identifying and
winning new customers to add to your portfolio. You will have a positive,
professional and structured approach to sales.

Alongside your customer -centric attitude, you will also have a passion
for the cars you are selling and you will convey that enthusiasm and knowledge
every time you interact with a customer. You must have a proven track record
within B2B field sales and you could have already sold into the fleet or
dealership sector. If you are a strong business -to -business / sales
professional looking for something different then we would love to hear from
you.

The role involves:

Providing an excellent Customer Experience consistent with the D. M.
Keith and brand values.
Working as a team player in partnership with your colleagues, interacting with
other departments within the business as and when required.
Assisting the Corporate department with all administration duties from the
point of vehicle ordering through to the delivery of the vehicle.

Providing Finance quotations and ensuring all documentation is processed
in an accurate and efficient manner, working within data protection
legislation.
Working with the Corporate Account Managers and where required, informing
customers of vehicle availability, processing orders, keeping customers
updated, negotiating terms and assisting in managing key accounts.

The applicant will be joining a successful team with all the resource
and technology required to deliver an outstanding result for the wider business
in a challenging, target driven environment. If you are looking for your next
position within the Automotive Business Development and Contract Hire Industry
then this is a brilliant opportunity for you, and a lifelong career choice.

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience within the Fleet / Motor industry is preferred but
not essential as full training will be provided on our internal systems.
Previous administration experience would be advantageous.
Confident working with Microsoft office.
Professional and smart appearance.
Positive and customer focused attitude.
Excellent organisational skills and be self -motivated and be able to work in a
senior role.
Effectively prioritises workload.

What we offer

-         A basic salary of £25,000 per annum with an OTE of £48,000 per annum.

-         Working hours
that are 5 days per week Monday to Friday.

-         World class
training provided from our own trainer and our brand partners

-         30 days annual
leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, with average commission paid during your
annual leave.

-         Preferential
rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend’s cars

-         A workplace
pension scheme