Central Employment are looking to recruit a proven Automotive Business Development Manager joining a Teesside based manufacturer of bespoke Automotive parts and products.
Automotive Business Development Manager profile:
The Business Development Manager is responsible for sourcing new business opportunities across our total service offering, with a focus on Automotive Fleet or Dealerships.
The successful candidate will grow their own customer relationships, creating a strong and commercially sustainable portfolio, owning compliance and ensuring that all sales transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilising multiple sources of information; industry knowledge, relationships, lead sourcing, to identify and deliver new business opportunities into the organisation.
- Take ownership of your developed customer base, receiving inbound and making outbound calls to new and existing customers and supporting their need for vehicle sales, bodybuilding and conversions.
- Ensure all necessary documentation for vehicle sales is accurate and complete, including end user details, specifications, finance details and vehicle allocations.
- Communicate with customers to gather required information, answer enquiries, and provide updates on their vehicle purchase process.
- Ensure all sales transactions comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including DVLA regulations and internal company policies.
- Input and update customer and vehicle information into the businesses management system accurately and promptly.
- Liaise with finance, operations and registration departments to ensure timely processing of sales.
- Be accountable to your sales reporting, using the CRM system and your own knowledge of pipeline deals and customers' needs to forecast and win business.
- Work closely with other members of the sales team, production, and aftersales departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Skills & Experience:
- Circa 3 years of experience in a similar role and sector - Automotive or Logistics
- Proven ability to develop new business.
- The ability to develop and grow a territory
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and generic CRM management software.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.