Business Development Manager **
B2B - Automotive Industry
IMMEDIATE START AND INTERVIEWS
* Salary: £35k (£65K OTE)
* Hours: Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
* Based in Guildford, Surrey
* This is a fill time Office based role
Our client within the Automotive industry based in Guildford is seeking experienced B2B Business Development Manager.
Duties for the Business Development Manager:
* Achieve and exceed individual sales targets to contribute to the site profitability
* Approach customers in a helpful, friendly manner to ensure that the initial meeting and greeting creates a positive impression
* Actively seek out new sales opportunities using proactive methods
* Building a rapport with corporate customers to understand their requirements in full, ensuring that all communication is professional and within a timely fashion
* Design and deliver tailored presentations aimed at the specific customers, covering key points raised during discussions such as model specification, competitor's comparisons, tax implications and cost of ownership.
* Design and implement a Customer contact and prospecting plan to increase sales opportunities for new and repeat business
* Keep up to date with product and accessories range
* Report and take appropriate action based on activity on a regular basis
* Offering integrated sales and aftersales solutions for local business customers, maximising the business potential within their area of influence and ensuring each customer receives excellent customer service.
* Arrange demonstrator test drives to fit with your customer's requirements.
* Adopt a flexible approach, enthusiastic and driven approach to achieving the financial goals of the business
Requirements for the Business Development Manager:
* Capable of conversing with others pleasantly, clearly and effectively
* Knowledge of sales processes, including the ability to fully and accurately qualify customer needs
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer legislation, regulations and trade practices as well as vehicle legislation as it affects the industry
* An ability to think quickly during a negotiation process
* High achieving, highly motivated team player with a desire to succeed
* Ability to plan and organise your own daily selling activity to secure new business
* Full UK driving license
* Computer literate in Microsoft packages
Please be aware this Business Development Manager advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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