Local Business Development Manager - Peugeot Worthing

Yeomans Peugeot Worthing are recruiting for the role of Local Business Development Manager to promote and sell the Peugeot passenger car and light commercial vehicle range. The successful candidate will need to be target driven, self-motivated and well organised. Whilst a very good level of support is offered by the Yeomans Group team, with regular coaching and training, you will be given the autonomy to grow your local market. The role requires good knowledge of the local area, and it is therefore vital that the candidate resides within a one hour drive of our Worthing site.
Key Responsibilities:

Proactive Prospecting: Identify and target new business clients through targeted prospecting, networking, and direct marketing campaigns to grow the local fleet & business market.
Presentation of funding options: Promote quarterly contract hire and leasing offers at every opportunity.
Sales & Relationship Management: Manage the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to handover and subsequent follow up.
Aftersales Promotion: Promote the aftersales and parts department with the offer of service plans and manufacturer approved accessories.
Database & CRM Management: Grow a database ensuring accurate records of prospects and client interactions, utilising CRM systems and manufacturer renewal programmes to track activity and opportunities.
Customer Retention: Build and maintain long-term relationships with local businesses to ensure repeat business and high customer satisfaction.
Compliance: Strict adherence to FCA regulations for finance/insurance products and manage data in accordance with GDPR.