Local Business Development Manager

Colin Appleyard Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned car dealership in Leeds is looking for a Local Business Development Manager who is passionate about customer service and sales. This hybrid role involves finding new corporate vehicle sales opportunities while managing existing accounts. Candidates should have a strong sales background and be enthusiastic about cars. A basic salary of £25,000 is offered, with an OTE of £48,000, plus generous leave and training. Join a dynamic team and help maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Basic salary of £25,000 per annum

OTE of £48,000 per annum

World class training

30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Preferential rates for servicing and repairs

Qualifications

• Proven track record within B2B field sales.
• Positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer experience.
• Assist with all administration duties from ordering to delivery.
• Work alongside Corporate Account Managers to manage key accounts.

Skills

Customer focus

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Local Business Development Manager- Skoda Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/02/2026

Weare looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join our team as Local Business Development Manager, who is passionate aboutproviding world class customer service.

Thisis a fabulous opportunity to join a family run business in the AM top 50 andrepresent one of our fantastic manufacturer partners.

About the Business

Ourbusiness started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since.From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top AM 50 cardealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce ofover 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on thelookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers andhave a can-do attitude.

Ourrecruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills,which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, ifyou like working with customers and you are attracted by our Family Values ofFit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hearfrom you.

We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer you an industry leadingpackage, flexible working hours and a real opportunity to progress: we preferto promote from within and you will see this in every one of our sites. Youmust possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t letanyone stop you.

About You

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our successfulCorporate Sales team. This is a hybrid Office and field based territory salesrole.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be proactive in finding newcorporate vehicle sales opportunities, as well as being able to network andquickly build up new prospects. You will thrive on the challenges of businessto business sales and be motivated by achieving sales targets, managing therelationship with a portfolio of existing accounts, whilst also identifying andwinning new customers to add to your portfolio. You will have a positive,professional and structured approach to sales.

Alongside your customer-centric attitude, you will also have a passionfor the cars you are selling and you will convey that enthusiasm and knowledgeevery time you interact with a customer. You must have a proven track recordwithin B2B field sales and you could have already sold into the fleet ordealership sector. If you are a strong business-to-business / salesprofessional looking for something different then we would love to hear fromyou.

The role involves

• Providing an excellent Customer Experience consistent with the D. M.Keith and brand values.
• Working as a team player in partnership with your colleagues, interacting withother departments within the business as and when required.
• Assisting the Corporate department with all administration duties from thepoint of vehicle ordering through to the delivery of the vehicle.

Providing Finance quotations and ensuring all documentation is processedin an accurate and efficient manner, working within data protectionlegislation.

• Working with the Corporate Account Managers and where required, informingcustomers of vehicle availability, processing orders, keeping customersupdated, negotiating terms and assisting in managing key accounts.

The applicant will be joining a successful team with all the resourceand technology required to deliver an outstanding result for the wider businessin a challenging, target driven environment. If you are looking for your nextposition within the Automotive Business Development and Contract Hire Industrythen this is a brilliant opportunity for you, and a lifelong career choice.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within the Fleet / Motor industry is preferred butnot essential as full training will be provided on our internal systems.
• Previous administration experience would be advantageous.
• Confident working with Microsoft office.
• Professional and smart appearance.
• Positive and customer focused attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills and be self-motivated and be able to work in asenior role.
• Effectively prioritises workload.

What we offer

• A basic salary of £25,000 per annum with an OTE of £48,000 per annum.
• Working hours that are 5 days per week Monday to Friday.
• World classtraining provided from our own trainer and our brand partners
• 30 days annualleave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, with average commission paid during yourannual leave.
• Preferentialrates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend’s cars
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or othercharacteristics.