Cogent Staffing are working with a leading automotive parts 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 on alternate 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.