Business Development Manager
*Location: Norwich
*Job Type: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a rapidly growing company in the automotive industry. This role is focused on building and supporting a dealer network across the UK and Ireland. It is ideal for someone with solid UK motor trade experience who understands how used car dealers operate and can build trust quickly.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Build new relationships with used car dealers in the UK and Ireland.
*Grow existing dealer accounts and increase vehicle purchase volumes.
*Target dealers with the potential to import 10+ vehicles per month.
*Research dealers, regions, and market gaps to identify new business opportunities.
*Promote the company’s services, platform, and value proposition to the dealer market.
*Provide regular reports on sales activity, opportunities, risks, and market feedback.
*Manage relationships with existing customers to increase sales, satisfaction, retention, and long-term account value.
*Maintain a regular call cycle for key customers, regions, and target accounts.
*Act as the first point of contact for dealers for sales, account, and basic operational support.
*Support dealers through the auction, purchase, shipping, documentation, and import process.
*Escalate more complex operational issues to the Operations team where required.
*Assist with customer complaints or claims by gathering information, supporting communication, and ensuring issues are escalated and followed up appropriately.
*Onboard new dealers onto the platform and provide practical guidance to help dealers become comfortable and successful with International imports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience in the UK automotive industry, ideally in used car sales, dealer account management, trade sales, finance sales, or a related B2B motor trade role.
*Good relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with dealers.
*Strong understanding of how used car dealers buy, sell, fund, prepare, and retail vehicles.
*Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
*Organised and able to manage multiple accounts, follow-ups, and dealer issues.
*Comfortable working across sales, account management, and operational support.
*Proficient with common business systems, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
*Willing to travel regularly across the UK and occasionally to Ireland.
Benefits:
*Opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of growth in the UK.
*Chance to shape the direction and help expand the business across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
*Supported by a reputable organisation listed on the Stock Exchange.
*Role critical in building the company’s long-term presence in the UK.
To apply for this Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.