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Business Development Manager - Fleet Maintenance

Posted: 09/07/26
Recruiter:Purple Dash Recruitment
Reference:3136641731
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£45,000 - £60,000 Annual
Location:Alfreton, Derbyshire
Description:

Business Development Manager - Fleet Maintenance

About the Company

Our client is a trusted UK-wide provider of comprehensive fleet services, offering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, mobile repairs, grey fleet support, recharge management, and full compliance via tailored plans and technology-driven solutions.

As part of a Larger Group, they bring over a century of automotive service excellence and access to a national network of manufacturer-trained technicians and advanced IT systems.

What We Offer

. £50-£60k Basic

Commission package

Company car

Laptop

Company mobile phone

Increased holiday entitlement with length of service

Recruitment incentive awards

Healthcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Working Hours

40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

To accelerate growth by winning new business for company's full-service fleet management, leveraging our strengths in maintenance planning, mobile repair, compliance, and grey fleet solutions.

Main Duties

Conduct proactive prospecting to identify fleet operators, logistics businesses, and commercial vehicle users in the UK market

Develop and qualify a robust sales pipeline through cold outreach, referrals, events, and networking

Manage the full sales cycle: needs analysis, value proposition presentation, proposal development, negotiation, and closure

Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery

Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM records for new leads, opportunities, and closed deals

Represent the company at trade shows, industry forums, and networking events to build brand awareness and generate leads

Keep abreast of fleet market trends and competitor activity to identify emerging opportunities

Leverage on Sales Opportunities in the sister trading company.

Understand key customer requirements in order to provide bespoke customer led solutions.

Collaborate with administrative teams to build accurate vehicle contract pricing.

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven BDM/sales experience in B2B services, ideally in fleet management, logistics, automotive, or technical solutions

Demonstrable success in generating and closing new business

Excellent consultative selling, presentation, and negotiation skills

Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders (Fleet & Operations Directors, Managing Owners)

Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Competent in using CRM tools and managing pipeline effectively

Desirable:

Knowledge of fleet operational management and compliance services (MOT, servicing, grey fleet)

Familiarity with cloud-based fleet software and telematics integrations

Existing relationships with fleet operators, commercial vehicle networks, or transport logistics businesses

Skills & Qualifications

Strong commercial aptitude and resilience in a hunter-style sales role

Professional presentation and communication skills

High level of organisation with ability to balance travel, client meetings, and internal coordination

Proficient in CRM, Microsoft Office, and cloud tools for reporting and proposal production

Experience

Experience in a BDM or sales role focused on securing new customers in fleet-related or service-driven sectors

Track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets through successful deal closing

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