Area Development Manager

Area Development Manager – NORTH WEST

Join the Winning team in vehicle rental!

£30,000 – £45,000 Basic • OTE £75,000 Commission • Profit Share

Company Car • Pension Scheme • Full-Time Permanent

We’re looking for an Area Development Manager with the right combination of warmth and gravitas, who can walk into a room, read it like a map, and turn conversations into long term commercial relationships. If you know how to build trust, win accounts, and keep customers coming back, you’ll feel at home here.

About the Role
As our Area Development Manager, you will take ownership of your territory across the North West,proactively developing new business and strengthening existing accounts. You’ll understand customers’ needs, present tailored vehicle rental solutions, and work closely with our operations team to deliver a service that feels seamless from first call to final handover.

You’ll also need in depth knowledge of our hire and contract products, enabling you to confidently guide customers through the best solutions for their business. This is an exciting opportunity to become a stakeholder within a expanding hire & leasing business, working alongside talented teammates who are driven to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive new business acquisition within a defined North West territory
  • Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio
  • Present tailored rental and fleet solutions to businesses of all sizes
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
  • Support tender responses and long-term account strategy
  • Represent the company professionally at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven success in B2B sales (vehicle rental, fleet, logistics or similar preferred)
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • In-depth understanding of hire and contract products (or ability to learn quickly)
  • A natural relationship builder who enjoys being on the road
  • Self motivated with a genuine drive to exceed targets
  • Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

  • £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary (experience-based)
  • Generous commission structure
  • Annual profit share bonus
  • Fully funded company car
  • Company pension scheme
  • Additional incentives for high performers
  • Supportive, ambitious team environment

If you’re ready to take the wheel and grow with a fast moving business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief summary of your experience relevant to the role to chrisellison@westwoodmotorgroup.co.uk


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Westwood Partners

Westwood Motor Group is a trading style of Melling Commercial Ltd, registered address: Manchester Road, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2EA
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