Cogent Staffing are working with a leading automotiveparts distribution company based in Leeds LS9, who are looking for a Business Development Manager to join them on a permanent basis.
Package
Full time 45-hour contract, 8.5 hour days.
Monday to Friday. Between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm
Additional 5 hours onalternate Saturday in accordance with the rota.
Salary 32,000 plus bonus scheme
Main Purpose of Job:
- To work alongside the Branch Team on delivering on Budgeted Phone Calls & Volumes.
- To understand & promote The Business Vision, Mission & Values.
- To always strive to Improve our Overall Customer Relationships.
- To support our customers growth & develop long term relationships for the Business.
- Whilst visiting customers, being able to spot opportunities and ensure we deliver on them.
- To be highly organised and produce High Quality customer visits reliably.
- Interpret Customer needs & communicate them to ensure we are meeting them.
- Utilise Business data streams to maximise Acquisition and Penetration opportunities.
- To represent the Business with a Professional & Customer 1st approach day in day out
Key Accountabilities:
- Achieving Branch Targets for Acquisition and Penetration
- Achieving Brand Share Targets
- Ensuring CRM & all customer information is always up to date
- Covering sales for holidays, sickness, and where necessary supporting cover for other areas in the business
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 2 Years Motor Factor Sales Experience or experience in a similar role.
- A valid driving license.
- Computer literate and ideally possess basic IT Skills.
- Passion to deliver top class customer service while driving sales.
- Numeracy and literacy.
- A smart personal appearance and professional manner
- The ability to communicate and provide knowledge to meet the needs of our customers.
- Knowledge of the local area and customer base would be a distinct advantage.
- A drive to seek new business
- Excellent telephone skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Good IT skills
- Initiative and good decision-making skills
- Account Management
- Sales project management skills
- Strong organisational & time keeping skills
- Ability to write reports
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.