Business Development Specialist – Local Business Sales
Mercedes-Benz of Newcastle
Mercedes-Benz of Newcastle is looking to appoint a Business Development Specialist to grow and develop our local business and SME customer base, selling new Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles.
This is a newly created role, designed for someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors, and turning local connections into long-term business partnerships.
The Role
You will be responsible for proactively identifying, engaging and developing relationships with local businesses across Newcastle and the surrounding area. Acting as a named point of contact, you will manage customers from initial introduction through to vehicle delivery, with a strong focus on repeat business and pipeline development.
This role sits outside the traditional showroom environment and is ideal for someone who thrives on outbound activity and relationship-led sales.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively target local businesses, SMEs and sole traders
Build and manage a database of local business customers
Conduct outbound prospecting, networking and appointments
Attend local business networking events and meetings
Manage opportunities from enquiry to order and delivery
Demonstrate vehicles and solutions tailored to business needs
Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
Work closely with the Sales and Management teams to support growth
What We're Looking For
Proven sales or business development experience (automotive experience desirable but not essential)
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Comfortable with outbound prospecting and networking
Self-motivated, organised and commercially aware
Professional, credible and customer-focused
Full UK driving licence
Experience in fleet, business-to-business sales, or account management would be advantageous.
Why Sytner?
Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.
We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
Career Development
Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
Discounted Car Schemes
High Street Discounts
Discounted Gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme
One day a year paid voluntary / community work
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