Vehicle Leasing & Contract Hire Business Development Manager Up to £35k basic with £40-45k OTE Year 1 but uncapped Basildon Permanent/Full Time Monday to Friday Company Car Benefits (Pension, on-site parking) previous automotive experience is essential for this position Our client is offering an exciting opportunity to become part of their established sales team in Basildon, Essex, as a Business Development Manager. In this role, you will receive continuous support and opportunities for growth. A realistic OTE of £40-45kin year 1, £50k in year 2. If you're seeking a new career challenge and want to learn more about this position, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today Duties & Responsibilities: Actively seeking out new business opportunities via sales, cold calling, networking events and identifying opportunities. Prospecting – Cold calling by phone, face to face, email, and other sales channels with a view to creating sales appointments and closing opportunities. Visiting prospects to promote vehicle contract hire solutions. Preparing sales proposals and presenting to prospects. Generate sales quotations and follow up all opportunities in a quick and professional manner. Maintain a full record of activity via CRM system. Work closely with teams across various departments, i.e., Administration and Marketing to understand the day to day running of our business as well our sales processes. Your Background & Skill: Sales background and business development (preferably B2B sales) is essential. Knowledge within the Automotive Industry Excellent presentation and communication skills are key – written and verbal. Ability to engage with customers face to face and via the telephone. Well-developed business acumen and understanding of sales processes. Professional and well presented. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. For further details on this role and other jobs in the motor trade, please submit your CV to Adam Curtis of ACS Recruitment Consultancy