Local Business Development Manager

Benefits with the role
  • £25,000 basic salary
  • Commission with an OTE of £50,000
  • Employee Car Ownership Scheme
  • Excellent brand training
  • 5 day working week on a rota
  • 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Regular Pay Reviews
  • Life Assurance
  • Servicing, Parts and Accessories Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff Referral Scheme
  • Enhanced Family Leave
  • Volunteering Opportunities

Our Corporate department is looking for a Local Business Development Manager to join our team in Melksham and promote the Dick Lovett Corporate experience to local business customers. You would be joining our successful corporate team and using your existing talent for sales to deliver an exceptional customer service to our clients. We can provide excellent training to develop your skillset as we move towards the future of electric cars.

While this position is working for Land Rover Melksham, we do have offices in Bristol and Swindon, so would be happy to recieve applications from candidates in Melksham, Swindon or Bristol area.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop your own customer portfolio.
  • Identify, prospect and build rapport with potential business customers.
  • Identify needs of the customer, present tailored proposals and negotiate to agree sales.
  • Record sales performance, update customer records and produce accurate reports as required.
  • Establish effective relationships with customers, internal departments and the wider corporate team based around the group.

Essential Skills:

  • At least one year of experience of being a Sales Executive with a proven track record in sales
  • Experience of business to business sales would be preferred for this role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Full UK Driving Licence - location of work can be flexible to Melksham, Bristol or Swindon area

If you are looking to develop as a Sales Executive and want to expand your customer service and sales skills, there is no better place than our experienced Corporate team. You will receive full manufacturer training and future proof your career for new technologies as they emerge into the car industry.

As part of Dick Lovett group, we have fantastic development opportunities as well as a terrific benefits package. If you want to join our team, please apply online today.

This is an FCA regulated role which is subject to Fit & Proper Checks.

Working at Land Rover Melksham
Explore location

In 2017, we opened our doors to our first Jaguar Land Rover dealership. With large new and used car showrooms and a drive-in service centre, the facility was created with customers in mind with a warm, modern design, featuring a barista bar and lounge style waiting areas. Along with a 21-bay workshop, we are able to provide a sales and aftersales experience befitting of this fine British marque.

Our Jaguar Land Rover dealership is located off the A350, which joins the M4 motorway at Junction 17, and is easily commutable from Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, and Westbury.

Working in the Sales team
Explore team

Working in the Sales Team puts you at the heart of Dick Lovett. Our Sales Teams are incredibly passionate about the fantastic cars and motorcycles that we sell and are motivated to deliver the very best in customer service.

As one of the largest departments in any of our dealerships, the team is responsible for supplying customers with their dream car or motorbike. Your expertise and genuine enthusiasm will play a crucial role in establishing strong relationships with our customers, inspiring them to remain loyal to our dealerships.

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Local Business Development Manager

Department Sales
Closing Date 18th October 2024
Contract Permanent
Salary £25k to £50k per year
Location Dick Lovett Land Rover Melksham
Careers | Ed Faulkner | Sales
I am looking forward to building strong relationships with customers to gain repeat business, and the future progression possible within Dick Lovett.

Ed Faulkner

Sales Executive