Business Development Manager

Minibus World Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned vehicle manufacturer in the UK seeks a National Business Development Manager. This hybrid role involves identifying growth opportunities in the fleet market and collaborating with the Sales & Marketing team. Ideal candidates should possess a proven business development track record and demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Benefits include career progression, a company car, and a supportive environment with a focus on personal development.

Benefits

Company car

Guaranteed earnings in the first 3 months

Option to work a 9-day fortnight

Company Pension Scheme

Provision of Company Uniform

Profitability Bonus eligibility

Input on company's operations through the Staff Liaison Committee

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing new business.
• Automotive experience desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through market presence and new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing team.
• Conduct customer visits and manage commercial negotiations.

Skills

Strategic growth planning

Identifying opportunities

Networking at industry events

Customer relationship development

Active listening

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant work-based experience

Job description

Full-Time - (36.5 hours per week), Monday – Friday (Monday – Thursday 9.00 – 5.00 pm and Friday 9.00 – 4.00)

Feeling unfulfilled with your current role? Ready to be instrumental in driving the growth of an established, respected family-owned business to the next level?

Here at CVM World, we provide employment opportunities that allow a healthy work/life balance. As a new member to our team, you’ll be invited to participate in our 9-day fortnight. An opportunity that will gain participants at least 20 extra days of free time a year!

We are a leader in the second-stage motor vehicle manufacturing sector, providing market leading vehicles to education, civils, charities blue light and many other sectors from our suite of Minibus, Welfare, Pick‑Up and bespoke vehicle conversions.

CVM World has huge ambition for growth and we require a Business Development Manager to work alongside our Sales and Marketing team in a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve this goal.

As our National Business Development Manager, you’ll be playing a key role in strengthening our market presence and identifying new opportunities, particularly with fleet customers. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic individual with a proven track record in securing new business to join our team. This is a hybrid role where, after a short period of office‑based training, you will operate from home, our headquarters in Stoke on Trent or the field.

Automotive experience is desirable as you’ll need industry knowledge to assist you in making successful pitches to prospective customers as well as identifying opportunities within our current customer base. However, full product and competitor training will be provided.

You’ll be competent and able to demonstrate:

• Strategic growth planning and the capability to generate new business
• Identifying opportunities and new target markets
• Ability to represent the company and our brands at industry events
• Ability to develop long‑term relationships with customers
• An active listener and skilled negotiator
• Collaborative working with the wider Sales & Marketing team

In addition to the above competencies, our ideal National Business Development Manager will be an individual who can work effectively within the business and build relationships.

Personal attributes:

• Energetic and outgoing team player with high levels of integrity, confidence and resilience
• Creative thinker, keen on developing their existing skills as well as learning new ones
• Resilience, you’ll need the ability to remain motivated and know when to re‑engage when prospects may not be ready to convert
• Self‑disciplined with the ability to effectively manage your own time and diary
• Highly motivated individual who is able to work under pressure but who will not compromise on quality
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of activity (customer visits, phone calls, emails, Linked In etc)
• Strong business acumen, who feels comfortable making decisions and handling commercial negotiations without the need for continual reassurance
• Share the Company’s values of hard work, integrity, honesty, expertise and great service
• A lifelong learner, who will embrace the opportunity to acquire new skills and ideas, potentially through self‑study.

Qualifications

• Relevant work‑based experience

You can expect:

• Career progression & development pathways for suitable candidates
• Company car
• Guaranteed earnings in the first 3 months
• An option to work a 9‑day fortnight
• Invitation to Company Pension Scheme
• Provision of Company Uniform
• Eligibility to receive Profitability Bonus
• An input on the company’s operation through the Staff Liaison Committee

Why Join Car Van & Minibus World Ltd:

• Family‑Oriented Environment: As a family‑owned business, we prioritise a warm and inclusive atmosphere where you can truly become a valued member of our close‑knit team.
• Growth Opportunities: This role is a result of our company's continued growth, offering you the chance to make a significant impact and grow alongside us. The right candidate will have a clear progression path to allow further development within the business. This is the first hybrid role that we have created and could potentially develop into a more regionally based role for the successful candidate if that was desirable as long as the expected number of sales were being generated.
• Exceptional Support: You will work closely with our Sales & Marketing team, receiving guidance and mentorship to help you succeed. We have a one team ethos and want everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves.

Our premises are located in Knypersley, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Staffordshire. ST87BD

All applications will be considered, so if you think you have what it takes to become an important part of our team then please send your CV, along with a supporting letter to vacancies(at)cvmworld.co.uk.

Or call in to our offices at CVM World Ltd, Tunstall Road Industrial Estate. Knypersley. ST8 7BD

If you would like an informal chat to find out more about the role, please call the office on 01782 444289 and ask for Gary Bush or Paul Moss.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of applying, then it is likely your application has been unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CV to [e-mail] mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.