Corporate Business Development Manager

Job DescriptionOur Cheltenham Centre are looking to recruit a Motor Industry experienced Local Business Manager. The role involves prospecting local business, gaining Key Accounts and following up showroom enquiries.You will be responsible for: Achieving agreed sales targets within defined operating and financial guidelines.To contribute to the development of plans, policies and procedures as required to ensure the achievement of all tasks smoothly and in a timely manner.To prepare and use a planned sales presentation, designed to achieve maximum results from available sales opportunities.To develop and use the Customer follow-up and Prospecting System designed to create additional sales opportunities for repeat or new business.To contribute to the achievement of maximum customer retention through the above and the effective delivery and handover of vehicles.Develop and use a planned daily, weekly and monthly sales call programme, as agreed with the Sales Manager.Develop and maintain a full knowledge of all products, accessories, prices and key features of major competitors.Handle all customer queries and complaints and ensure they are resolved to achieve customer and company requirements.Provide reports as required on all sales activities including follow-up, prospecting, sales presentations, new clients, etc.Maintain detailed records of all sales activities ensuring the completion of all sales and finance paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure the completion of a sale in a satisfactory manner.Ensure all customers are credit checked prior to taking an order and that agreed limits are in place prior to delivery of a vehicle.Ensure that all outstanding amounts are paid within the timescales requiredMaintain all demonstrators supplied for personal use in a clean and tidy condition at all times, suitable for their use as Customer Demonstration Cars.Use an approved FCA approach in the presentation and sale of financial and insurance productsEnsure customer satisfaction is maintained at all timesSuccessful candidate will also be required to operate from our Hereford BMW & MINI Centres on a regular basis About the successful candidate: Previous Corporate Sales experience within the automotive sector is required.Excellent Communication Skills.Well-presented, Proactive, Self-Motivated and Tenacious.Previous demonstrable success with Business to Business Sales.Dedicated to providing the best in customer care.A well-presented individual with a desire and the character and attitude to succeed.A full UK Driving Licence is essential. Benefits: 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).Healthcare Cash Back Plan.Life Assurance.Employee Recognition Program.Employee Car Scheme. On-site Staff Parking. Basic – £20000 + Commission + Car + Phone + LaptopHours – 8.30am – 5.30pm Mon – Fri