Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

£48,000–£53,000 DOE + up to £600 per month car allowance
Monday–Friday | 37.5 hours per week | Flexible start & finish times

An established and highly regarded independent fleet solutions business is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join its growing commercial team.
This is a consultative B2B sales opportunity focused on developing new relationships, understanding customer requirements and delivering tailored fleet solutions across cars, LCVs, HGVs and specialist vehicles.
With a broad portfolio covering fleet management, funding, maintenance, vehicle hire, accident management, duty of care, vehicle conversions and downtime management, the business is able to offer customers a genuinely comprehensive fleet proposition.

The Role of the Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive / Business Development Lead

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the fleet and automotive sector
Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and fleet stakeholders
Understand customer operations, challenges and commercial objectives
Develop tailored fleet solutions that deliver operational and financial value
Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to contract award
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and commercial proposals
Work closely with internal teams to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and activity updates
Develop long-term commercial relationships and identify further opportunities for growth
What we're looking for from the Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive / Business Development Lead
Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in fleet, automotive, leasing, contract hire, rental, transport or a related B2B environment
A demonstrable track record of generating and converting new business
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
A consultative approach to sales rather than a transactional one
The ability to understand complex customer requirements and develop appropriate solutions
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
Strong organisation and pipeline management
A proactive, self-motivated approach
Full UK driving licenceBenefits

25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
Sickness pay
4% pension scheme
Life Assurance – 3.5x salary
Private healthcareThe Big Attraction
A senior-level B2B fleet sales opportunity offering a strong basic salary, £600 monthly car allowance and the opportunity to develop new business across a comprehensive fleet solutions portfolio.
So, if this exciting role is of interest, please apply today

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