Business Development Executive

Riverside Consultancy

About the role

Business Development Executive - Welham GreenThe JobBased at their Welham Green dealership, the Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for driving sales growth of Mercedes-Benz Van products by identifying and converting new business opportunities, building strong relationships with SME businesses, and delivering an exceptional customer experience aligned with Mercedes-Benz and Saga brand values.This role requires a strategic and consultative approach to individual and B2B selling, with a focus on driving field sales. The BDE will work closely with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, from vehicle selection through to financing and aftersales support.Targeted to sell 100 units per annum (New and Used targets). You will be part dealership and field-based.On Offer£26-30k depending on experience, OTE £54,800 (based on £26k)This is a Monday to Friday role and includes a company vehicle.About YouYou will be enthusiastic, have experience selling within the automotive industry, ideally light commercial vehicles and retail and B2B experience. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, and be able to develop relationships effortlessly. You will be proficient in CRM software and the Microsoft Office Suite.A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.Our ProcessWhen applying, please include a full current CV. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.Managing your dataWe care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control, and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful – you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated regarding your application SAGA Truck and Van specialise in the sale, servicing, and repair of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles. A French family-owned business that is passionate about its people, their customers and their business: their locations are Dartford, Tonbridge, Ashford, Sittingbourne (Kent), Hatfield (Hertfordshire), Thurrock (Essex), Ipswich (Suffolk), and Norwich (Norfolk). They have over 50 years of experience as a Mercedes-Benz dealership group throughout Europe and are dedicated to looking after their customers with exceptional sales and aftersales support, including extended workshop hours and two 24-hour facilities to minimise downtime. Their values are Respect, Passion and Performance, and they look for people who share these.