Location: South East
Salary: £50,000 basic + uncapped commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:00 (45 hours per week)
Flexible working options available
Benefits include vehicle allowance, birthday leave, mobile phone and laptop
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join a successful sales team within the automotive sector.
This is a field-based role focused on generating new business, managing fleet customers, and delivering tailored vehicle solutions. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting through to closing deals and maintaining long-term client relationships.
This role would suit a high-performing sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building a strong customer base.
Key Responsibilities
* Identifying and developing new business opportunities within your territory
* Building and managing relationships with fleet customers
* Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals
* Understanding customer requirements and providing suitable vehicle solutions
* Preparing and managing quotations, ensuring accuracy and follow-up
* Maintaining an up-to-date CRM system with all customer activity
* Promoting current campaigns and achieving sales targets
* Delivering a high level of customer service throughout the sales process
* Coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer journey
* Managing vehicle handovers and ensuring customer satisfaction
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience in a business development or field sales role
* Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
* Experience within automotive, fleet, or vehicle sales is advantageous
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to prospect, negotiate, and close deals effectively
* Highly self-motivated with strong organisational skills
* Resilient and able to handle rejection in a target-driven environment
* Good level of IT literacy and CRM usage
* Interest or experience in electric vehicles would be beneficial
Summary
This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business, and working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with strong earning potential.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year