Business Development Manager

Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for a Business Development Manager covering the North of England. Our client is an automotive insurance-based company, who operate across the UK and Europe.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the dealer network and driving sales growth within the automotive sector. Your primary objective will be to win new business with car dealerships and garages who currently don't offer warranties.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take more accountability within a sales role, managing your own generated pipeline, within a well establish brand.

The role is remote, and you will be required to cover the North of England

Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Drive sales growth by increasing warranties policies volumes and dealer accounts in line with agreed targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintaining a strategic target log.
• Manage new leads end-to-end, ensuring timely responses and smooth onboarding of dealers.
• Maintain accurate records and forecasts using CRM systems, reporting on KPIs and sales performance.
• Conduct regular dealer reviews, implement improvement plans, and provide training where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and oversee proper use of digital assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service during 12-week onboarding process.

Skills & experience required.

• Proven experience in new business acquisitions and relationship building
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in CRM usage
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,000 + uncapped commission structure
• £7000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday.
• Birthday day off
• Death in Service
• Critical illness cover
• Private Healthcare
• Pension after 3 months, 5% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance

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