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Local business development manager

Sunderland
Pulman Group
Local business development manager
€33,000 a year
Posted: 27 April
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Salary:£26,000 basic salary (£40,000 OTE) + Commission, Bonus & Company Car

Type:Full Time

Location:Sunderland SEAT/CUPRA and able to work from our 5 locations.

About Us

Pulman Group is a family-owned motor business in the North East, representingVolkswagen, ŠKODA, SEAT, and CUPRA. We pride ourselves on delivering a fantastic customer experience, supplying vehicles nationwide and providing businesses with tailored fleet solutions, supported by our premiumPulman Business Classservices.

We’re looking for adriven and professional Business Development Managerto join our Fleet team, specialising inSEAT and CUPRAwhile acting as a one-stop shop forall contract hire and business customerswithin your territory in the North East.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

* Develop and grow new business opportunities within your territory
* Retain and nurture relationships with existing customers
* Present tailored solutions for company car drivers, salary sacrifice schemes, car allowance users, and personal lease customers
* Confidently promote SEAT and CUPRA while offering the full Pulman Group range to meet customer needs
* Represent Pulman Group professionally at all levels, from local SMEs to corporate decision-makers
* UsePulman Business Classservices to support and engage clients, including:
* Mobile Servicing– on-site vehicle maintenance in the North East
* Dedicated Aftersales Support
* ThePulman Café– a welcoming space for businesses to meet, work, and network

What we’re looking for

* Proven business-to-business sales experience, ideally in the automotive sector
* Skilled in usingdealer and brand CRMs, Outlook, and multiple brand operating systems
* Confident communicator, able to engage with decision-makers at all business levels
* Strong organisational skills with a proactive, target-driven mindset
* Understanding of contract hire, leasing, and fleet solutions is advantageous
* A genuine passion for customer service and building long-term partnerships

Why Join Pulman?

* Represent dynamic brands like SEAT and CUPRA
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
* Company vehicle
* Ongoing training and career development
* Be part of a supportive, ambitious team with strong community roots
* Access to ourPulman Business Classfacilities to enhance client relationships

BEING PULMAN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEME:

People are at the heart of the Being Pulman Culture. That is why we offer our amazing employees a fantastic reward and benefits package alongside competitive industry salaries.

Pulman Annual Leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. For every 5 years worked at Pulman, increase your holidays by an extra day up to 30 days per annum.

Pulman Retail Savings

Access hundreds ofretail discountsincluding grocery e-vouchers for online and instore use. Save up to 51% onholidaysabroad and in the UK. Save up to 27% on leadingcinemas. Available for yourself and your household.

Looking after our staff health and wellbeing is a top priority. That is why we have partnered with SAGE to offer all our employees’ access tolegal, financial advice and counselling. WithOnDemand GPour employees can cut waiting times and admin with GP video consultations and prescriptions sent directly to local pharmacies.Gym discountsare available at over 3000 participating health & leisure centres. Finally,Hapi-lifeis a resource library available to all our employees to support across a wide range of wellbeing topics and services.

Pulman Medical Care

All our employees’ can claim one eye test, one dental check-up and one flu jab per year.

Pulman Pensions and Insurance

Pulman pay 4% of an employee annual salary into the workplace pension. Death in service insurance is also included for all Pulman employees.

Pulman Uniform

Re-fresh your uniform once per year for free.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Business Development and Sales
* Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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