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Business Development Manager Job in Canterbury

Kent
Canterbury
Sales Department, Car Dealership
£25000 - £35000 per annum
136981
Local Business Development Manager Required in CT Postcodes (including Faversham)
  • Basic Salary: £25,000
  • On Target Earnings: £35,000
  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 18:00
  • Company Vehicle Included
  • Start Date: ASAP (January start considered)
Join a family-run company with a growing reputation for excellence, partnered with a hugely popular brand. This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of the Local Business Sales department, nurturing and growing relationships with local businesses.

This role is ideal for an experienced Fleet Sales Executive, B2B Sales Specialist, or Business Development Manager who thrives in a metrics-driven environment.

What’s in it for you as a Local Business Development Manager?
  • A competitive Basic Salary of £25,000 with realistic OTE of £35,000
  • Monday – Friday work schedule with no weekend work
  • Full training on Manufacturer CRM and EnquiryMax showroom systems
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable, family-run business that values its staff
  • Access to a company vehicle
Duties of a Local Business Development Manager with our Client:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing local business customers
  • Proactively identify and engage with new prospects, adding 20 new contacts per quarter to the system
  • Organise and complete 36 appointments per quarter, ensuring professional customer interactions
  • Arrange and conduct 24 test drives per quarter to showcase products to prospective clients
  • Achieve both Manufacturer targets and internal customer satisfaction metrics
  • Utilise the CRM and showroom systems to manage inquiries, track prospects, and report activity
  • Work within CT postcodes, including the Faversham area, to grow the local business customer base
What our client is looking for in a Local Business Development Manager:
  • Motor trade experience preferred, particularly in Fleet, B2B, or Local Business Sales roles
  • Strong ability to meet activity and performance targets, with a focus on unit-based commission
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive approach to customer engagement
  • Organisational skills to manage a demanding workload and meet quarterly metrics
  • A full UK driving licence (preferably clean)
This role is perfect for a motivated individual with a proven track record in business-to-business sales, looking to grow with a trusted family-run business.

We will not send your CV to a job until we have spoken to you so it is imperative that you provide a daytime contact number preferably your mobile number.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Local Business Development Manager, or Fleet Sales Executive roles we have in Canterbury & Kent please do not hesitate to contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.

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