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Business Development Manager

Salary: Excellent Salary and Benefits Location: Lille

Type: Full Time  Postal/Zip Code: 59800

Employer:

BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD

Posted:

14 February 2013

Ref:

BLUC6275

Location:

Lille

Our client has a unique perspective on what sounds like a simple business - selling more cars and parts at a profit. But of course it's not simple because margins are tight and there are many systems and relationships to manage.

They are well placed to help automotive businesses thrive in a challenging economy. They've got there by focusing 100% on the motor industry, developing tools and skills for almost 40 years that make them a trusted partner in 34 countries for dealer networks, individual businesses and the major manufacturers.

As the Country Manager, your role will be dedicated to servicing the current and future Franchise and Retailer clients within the market. 

Taking overall responsibility for managing and growing the business by ensuring strong client relationships, providing service excellence and selling additional solutions; you will work closely with the respective Brand Directors in the delivery of their services for those Franchisees that are managed at a European or Global level but will have complete responsibility for those Franchises that are managed on a market only basis. 

Interacting with clients to provide consulting advice, design and present service proposals and negotiate agreements, you must work with the Directors, Brand Directors and New Business Development Teams to ensure proper alignment of company resources and establish on-going strategic plans and business goals.

Candidates for this role must have a proven ability to develop client relationships coupled with knowledge of the French automotive industry, including current trends, competition, and client operations.  Oral communication skills necessary to build consensus and resolve difficult situations diplomatically are essential and you must be able to manage complex or multiple projects and to motivate people to ensure satisfied clients and profitability.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required and you should demonstrate strong negotiation, sales and business development skills.  An accountancy background or Dealer Network experience would be beneficial.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.