Regional Business Development Manager

Regional Business Development Manager

Automotive Finance

Location: Field-based - covering the South of the UK
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Salary: -42,000 Basic with -52,000 OTE

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Regional Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and grow business opportunities across multiple channels, including motor, motorcycle, leisure, value-added products, and broker networks.

This is a field-based role with occasional overnight stays and the opportunity to take on national responsibilities for specific development projects. You''ll work closely with the National Business Development Manager, Zone Managers, and Marketing teams to deliver measurable growth while upholding our values and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business channels to drive profitable and sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain 3rd party relationships, including manufacturer and dealer partnerships.
• Seek out and develop innovative opportunities in line with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring business development activities align with marketing and sales initiatives.
• Represent the company at relevant industry events and deputise for the National Business Development Manager when required.
• Ensure all activities comply with FCA and OFT regulations.

What We''re Looking For

• Proven track record of Business Development within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive finance.
• Exceptional relationship-building and board-level negotiation skills.
• High level of numeracy, attention to detail, and organisational ability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to change.

Benefits (including contractual and non-contractual)

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contributions).
• Family Bupa healthcare plan.
• Simply Health cash plan.
• Company car scheme or car allowance.
• Quarterly incentive bonus (OTE -2,500).
• Eye care vouchers.
• Option to buy/sell holidays.
• Access to a range of employee discounts and assistance programmes.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you''ll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission