Local Business Development Manager

Listers Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motor retailer in the UK is seeking a Local Business Development Manager for its Lincoln dealership. The role involves sourcing and developing local business sales, managing customer relationships, and implementing direct marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in business development, possess excellent relationship management skills, and have the ability to engage with customers effectively. The position offers competitive benefits, including holidays, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Free Parking / On-site Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business development or sales.
• Proficient in managing customer relationships.
• Ability to implement marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new customers through planned prospecting.
• Create and implement marketing initiatives to enhance customer interaction.
• Manage existing customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join our Mercedes Benz Dealership in Lincoln - Commercial Division. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30.

As a Listers Local Business Development Manager you are responsible for managing your own area of influence to source and develop sustainable Local Business sales opportunities in line with the Mercedes Benz Commercial Brand Objectives.

You will act as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company van drivers, whilst planning and organising your own sales activities to win new profitable business.

Role and Responsibilities

• Identifying and targeting new customers through a planned, diligent and measured prospecting process
• To create and implement direct marketing initiatives to inspire and create prospect and existing customer interaction
• Managing and influencing existing customers identifying business growth opportunities for both sales and aftersales
• Prepare and manage your fleet database and management reports in accordance with the business and brands requirements for updates and review purposes
• Building lasting and valued customer, supplying partner and team relationships

About you

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.