Business Development Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join the team in Eastmidlands, Lincolnshire & Yorkshire. You will assist the Regional Manager (in line with the Branch Manager) to plan and monitor the achievement of all agreed target customers across up to 4 branch locations within agreed business plans and to maximise customer development through agreed objectives in line with company expectations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience.
• Holidays from 20 working days plus all bank holidays, increased in line with service.
• Monthly and Yearly Sales bonuses available.
• Monthly and Yearly Promotional incentives.

Key responsibilities:
1. Plan and prioritise company sales activities and customer/prospect
contact to ensure the achievement of agreed business KPI s. Manage
personal time and productivity, according to company requirements.
2. Plan and manage personal business territory according to an agreed
market development strategy. Maintain and develop new and existing
customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods.
Provide exemplary customer and internal communication to optimise
quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
3. Plan and implement sales growth strategies and activities.
4. To fully utilize company, customer and prospect contact activities tools
and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems.
5. Liaise with and utilise support from suppliers, and other partners as
required.
6. Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about
competitor activity, pricing and tactics, and communicate this to
relevant departments in the Company.
7. Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy and policymaking
as required.
8. Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to
company and legal requirements.
9. Manage the upkeep and condition of company vehicle in accordance
with company procedures.
10. Continually strive to develop the sales culture within the business units
covered.

Requirements:

• Proven experience within the Motor industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive parts, accessories, and related products.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software relevant to the industry.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a distinct advantage.

Motor Parts Direct has established an enviable reputation for quality and reliability, whilst at the same time meeting all targets for successful growth. Our teams across the company network make us who we are and enable us to provide a service level beyond customer expectations. Our customers have a choice, and we aim to be that natural choice .

Motor Parts Direct has been acquired by Motus. A diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence, primarily in the United Kingdom and Australia and a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa.

Motus Group (UK) Ltd. encompasses the UK's largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group and, with its passenger vehicle interests included, ranks inside from the Top 15 of all UK automotive dealer groups. The company has annual revenues of over £1 billion and employs almost 3000 people across its operations.