Local Business development Manager

Basingstoke Audi

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm (40 hours per week)

Salary: £50,000 OTE (including £28,000 basic plus bonus)

We are super excited to be recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Local Business Development Manager to join our hard-working and friendly team. Do you have a passion for sales and maintaining strong enduring relationships with both new and existing B2B customers? Are you self-motivated and able to achieve sales targets and increase sales revenue for the customer base in your defined territory? If the answer is yes then please read on!

Basingstoke Audi are part of the AUDI Fleet and Business Programme. Your role as a Local Business Development Manager would be to work with the brand and prospect the Local Businesses in South East London and the surrounding areas while following the brands specific Fleet & Business Programme Requirements. As a Local BDM you will be reporting to Kevin Watts, General Sales Manager and working closely with the Head of Business – Alan Davies. There are a total of 35 Local Business Development Managers across the business so you will always have the team support you need.

Our Local Business Development Manager are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand B2B customers wants and needs;

• Increasing revenue and achieving sales growth by working towards agreed targets and objectives.
• Managing the full sales cycles; from identifying new prospects to securing new opportunities, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Following sales best practices and monitoring/reporting on all sales activity as required
• Maintaining a strong relationship with all potential and existing business/ B2B customers and effectively selling our premium range of products.
• Using your initiative and being proactive in coming forward with innovative ideas which could benefit the team and wider business.
• You will also work as part of the Looker’s LBDM Team who have representatives for our brands nationally.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a dedication to flawless B2B customer service and will be passionate about the motor trade industry. Having lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation is key to consistently achieve fantastic results.

Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look out for new talent to join our team.

You will need to hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

· Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business

· Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service

· Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave

· Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

· Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs

· Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing

· Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments

· Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

· MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app

· Will writing services to help plan for the future

· Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

· Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle

· Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence

· Access to home and technology vouchers

· bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.