Parts Plus Business Development Executive at Stoneacre

Reporting to the Centre Manager the Business Development Executive is responsible for building and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with new and existing Customers and achieving sales growth for the Customer based in their defined territory.

Key Activities Include

Sales performance

Achieve sales growth for the Customers based in a defined territory

Work within the identified sales strategy to increase sales revenues

Identify and leverage potential sales opportunities within Customer base

Identify potential new Customer account within Centre territory

Maintain own product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity

Customer

Develop and build strong relationships with all Customers

Provide the highest level of Customer service

Ensure Customer discounts are appropriately applied based on spend levels

Communication

Assist, liaise with and support the Centre team to ensure good working relationships and delivery of excellent Customer service

Work with the Sales Manager, Parts Sales Executive team, and others to achieve sales growth and provide a joined-up approach to sales

Systems and processes

Maintain accurate Customer records and adhere to the Data Protection Act

Interrogate sales data prior to Customer visits

Ensure compliance with business standards and processes

In order to be successful for the Business Development Executive position, you must:

Be a self-starter with confidence in building strong relationships and achieving sales growth

Have Customer account management experience with a real passion for providing excellent Customer service

Have an interest in the Automotive industry

Be IT literate, preferably with a good working knowledge of MS Excel

Have a full clean UK driving licence

Skills you will require:
Ability to provide an exceptional Customer service experience

Performance orientated with selling and negotiation skills

Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships

Able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines

Ability to work with a team as well as on own initiative

The Company

Originally founded in 1994, Stoneacre is a family-owned business that has progressively grown to become one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most successful car dealer groups.

We operate from 64 locations across England and Wales, have 137 franchise sales points representing 27 manufacturers. Specialising in the sale of new and used cars, as well as commercial vehicles, the group also offers servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities.

We currently have over 2,750 dedicated members of the Stoneacre team who share our dedication and passion to provide complete customer satisfaction. We are committed to developing our people, as we know it’s the best investment we can make.