Local Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Lincoln
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Business Development Customer Relationship Management Marketing Communication Prospecting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Local Business Development Manager

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Lincoln

Salary: Excellent salary & bonus & benefits & car OTE £50,000

Description

We are currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join our Mercedes Benz Dealership in Lincoln - Commercial Division. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30. As a Listers Local Business Development Manager you are responsible for managing your own area of influence to source and develop sustainable Local Business sales opportunities in line with the Mercedes Benz Commercial Brand Objectives.

You will act as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company van drivers, whilst planning and organising your own sales activities to win new profitable business.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Identifying and targeting new customers through a planned, diligent and measured prospecting process
  • To create and implement direct marketing initiatives to inspire and create prospect and existing customer interaction
  • Managing and influencing existing customers identifying business growth opportunities for both sales and aftersales
  • Prepare and manage your fleet database and management reports in accordance with the business and brands requirements for updates and review purposes
  • Building lasting and valued customer, supplying partner and team relationships

About you

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Company Pension - Wellness Programme - Sick Pay - Group life insurance - Staff discount on car servicing - Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays - Long service and loyalty incentives - Staff referral scheme - In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications - Free Parking / On-site Parking - Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire.  We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.

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