Local Business Development Manager

Local Business Development Manager

Franchised Motor Dealership - Surrey

Local Business Development Manager (LBDM)
Location: Surrey area
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 basic, 45,000 - 50,000 OTE (uncapped)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
Benefits: Company car & fuel card, pension scheme after 6 months (upon successful completion of probation)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Local Business Development Manager (LBDM) to join a prestigious brand in my client's corporate team and fleet hub. This is an exciting opportunity to build our corporate and fleet business from the ground up. With significant demand coming in, this role has been created to take my client's operations to the next level.

You will be given all the tools and support required, but success in this role will come down to your initiative, drive, and ability to create opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new business relationships with SMEs, corporates, and leasing companies.
• Manage and expand existing partnerships to maximise fleet sales opportunities.
• Create tailored proposals to suit business client needs, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout.
• Work closely with the corporate and fleet teams to ensure a smooth handover process for clients.
• Analyse the local marketplace, identify new opportunities, and implement strategies to increase market share.
• Report regularly on progress, pipeline, and performance against agreed targets.

About You

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Experienced: Proven track record in a B2B or automotive fleet sales role.
• Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and build a business area from scratch.
• Commercially Aware: Strong understanding of the fleet and leasing market, with the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Relationship-Driven: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build long-term partnerships.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on exceeding sales targets and delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

Why Join?

• Work with a prestige automotive brand that carries strong appeal in the corporate market.
• Uncapped earning potential with clear opportunities for growth.
• A supportive team environment where initiative and success are recognised.
• Access to a company car and fuel card to help you succeed on the road.

Interested? Apply in confidence today!

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission