Local Business Development Manager
Benefits with the role
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health cash plan – Claim back medical costs
- Rewards platform – Gym & high street discounts
- 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Regular Pay Reviews
- Life Assurance
- Servicing, Parts and Accessories Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Referral Scheme
- Learning and Development
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Onsite Parking
Our Corporate team is looking for an ambitious and driven Local Business Development Manager to help grow our presence with local business customers and deliver the exceptional Dick Lovett Corporate experience.
Based in Bristol, Hungerford, Melksham or Swindon, this exciting role offers the opportunity to work across our network, building strong relationships and visiting our dealerships as part of a varied and rewarding position.
Joining our high-performing Corporate team, you’ll use your passion for sales and relationship-building to create outstanding customer experiences and drive business growth. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, we’ll support your success with industry-leading training and development, giving you the skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish effective relationships with customers
- Building and managing your own portfolio of local business clients
- Prospecting and establishing strong relationships with potential customers
- Understanding client needs, presenting tailored solutions, and negotiating deals
- Recording sales performance, maintaining customer records, and generating reports as required
- Collaborating with internal departments and our wider corporate team across the Dick Lovett Group
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a Corporate, Fleet or Automotive Sales Executive role with a proven track record in selling cars or securing orders
- Business-to-business sales experience is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
- A full UK driving licence is essential for this role
At Dick Lovett, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll receive full manufacturer training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow within our group. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in sales while gaining exposure to new technologies in the evolving automotive sector.
This is an FCA regulated role which is subject to Fit & Proper Checks.
Working at BMW Bristol
Explore locationDick Lovett has been representing BMW for over 50 years and opened its Bristol location in 1997. As the largest dealership on the Bristol campus, BMW is also one of the most well-known by customers in the local area. We have team members who commute from around the South West to work in Bristol from Thornbury, Almondsbury, Bristol City Centre and Portbury.
The team works hard to provide a first-class service to both sales and aftersales customers. BMW Bristol is situated in Laurel Court just off the A4018, easily accessible from Junction 17 of the M5 motorway.
Working in the Corporate Sales team
Explore teamWorking in the Corporate Sales Team, you will be responsible for the sale and delivery of a wide range of vehicles to SMEs, leasing companies, as well as some of the largest well-known corporations in the UK.
In this Team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of over 2,000 vehicles annually to our corporate customers. Your expertise and knowledge will play a crucial role in ensuring that things run smoothly and that our customers are receiving the best experience.
Local Business Development Manager
