Business Development Executive


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£37,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS34 6PH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established multi-franchise approved car dealer group in Bristol, for the position of Local Business Development Executive. This role offers a competitive salary package, uncapped earning potential, and excellent career development opportunities within the automotive industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the sale of light commercial vehicles and fleet passenger cars, focusing on developing new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients. This position requires proactive prospecting, achieving sales targets, and contributing to customer retention strategies. The Local Business Development Executive will ensure all sales and finance documentation is completed accurately and promptly, using an FCA-compliant approach when presenting financial and insurance products. Ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining professional rapport are key aspects of this role.

Benefits for the successful Business Development Executive:

- Basic salary of £37,000 with a £60,000+ uncapped annual on-target earnings

- Company car with a fuel card for business use

- 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays with additional days in lieu

- Full manufacturer training and development programmes

- Healthcare provisions and staff purchase discounts

- Workplace pension scheme

- Ongoing career progression within a large, established UK dealer group

- Monday to Friday working hours

Duties of the Business Development Executive:

- Manage the sale of light commercial vehicles and fleet passenger cars

- Prospect for new and existing business clients within the local area

- Achieve and surpass vehicle sales targets

- Develop and sustain strong customer relationships, contributing to customer retention

- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all vehicles, services, and financial products offered

- Accurately complete all sales, finance, and insurance paperwork

- Use compliant sales techniques, ensuring a positive customer experience

- Provide detailed reports on sales activities, follow-ups, and prospecting efforts

- Ensure all outstanding payments are settled within the agreed timescales

Requirements of the Business Development Executive:

- Proven experience in automotive sales, ideally within a local business or fleet environment, or strong B2B sales background

- Valid UK driving licence with minimal points

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Proactive, self-motivated, and well-presented with a tenacious attitude towards sales targets

- Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Ashton Gate and Bristol, today to discover more about this fantastic Business Development Executive opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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