About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Parts Plus Thornaby Monday- Friday 08:00am-17:30pm, 42.5 Hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: Up to £32,500 DOE Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Business Development Executive is responsible for building and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with new and existing Customers and achieving sales growth for the Customer based in their defined territory. - Are you a ‘Team Player’? - Do you have a ‘can do’ attitude to get things done? - Do you enjoy talking to different people? - Do you love to sell? - Are you up for a challenge? If the answer is yes to the above questions, then this role could be right for you... Why not get an understanding of the Job, by watching the ‘day in a life of’ a Business Development Executive. [Click here to watch video >](https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/782874671/2593cf4f0b) Key activities include - Develop and build strong relationships with all Customers, including regular face to face visits - Maintain product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity - Attend weekly 1 to 1’s with your Centre Manager - Maintain accurate Customer records using our App - Provide the highest level of Customer service - Identify new opportunities with your territory Key Skills required - Be a confident and capable communicator, both written and verbally - Basic understanding of using a Computer, full training of systems and software used will be provided - Be a ‘Team Player’ - Able to work to a structured call plan, delivering on key sales objectives and targets Core Benefits: - Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business - Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service - Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave - Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments Health & Wellbeing: - Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs - Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing - Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments - Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments Financial Wellbeing: - MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app - Free will writing services to help plan for the future - Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection Leisure & Lifestyle: - Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle - Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence - Access to home and technology vouchers - bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.lookers.co.uk/-/media/Files/HR/PDFs/Recruitment-Privacy-Notice-2025) so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.