Business Development Manager - Fleet Service
Purple Dash
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
· 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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