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Grant Saunders

Kenilworth,Warwickshire

Summary

A dynamic, creative and commercially driven individual who excels at forging new relationships in order to achieve long-term customer commitment within the public and private sectors. My vast knowledge of the sales process, together with an enthusiastic approach, gives me the professional credibility required to deliver results. I'm experienced in managing my own territory, workload and I work well within a team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Local Business Development Manager

Listers Audi and Skoda
Coventry
07.2020 - 05.2025
  • Developing sustainable Local Business sales opportunities in line with Brand Objectives by:
  • Planning and organising sales activities to win and nurture profitable business.
  • Having an active role in the business community by prospecting at every level.
  • Implementing targeted initiatives that educate, incentivise, and support the current customer base in transitioning to battery electric vehicles.
  • Maintaining contact with customers to build relationships, maximise customer first experience and brand loyalty.
  • Working closely with key departments and colleagues to achieve a strong business opportunity, build customer rapport and drive awareness of Audi and Skoda vehicles within target markets.
  • Promoting and maximising opportunities by offering tailored services to clients such as Fleet Management Partnerships and Salary Sacrifice providers.
  • Planning local events that increase brand awareness and start new business relationships.
  • Utilising social media platforms effectively to connect with clients and potential customers locally.
  • Being confident in assessing individual’s and a company’s requirements to provide tailored solutions for business and personal contract hire customers.

Multi-Brand Account Manager

Listers Group
Droitwich, Worcestershire
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developing Fleet Sales into national and local businesses through:
  • Qualifying clients to understand their requirements and expectations of a particular vehicle and suggesting an appropriate model.
  • Acting as the key contact for potential local business and corporate company car drivers.
  • Assured timely delivery of products and services to meet customer expectations.
  • Negotiating directly with key customers for large volume vehicle purchases that constructs profitable offers that win new business.

Local Business Development Manager

Listers Jaguar Land Rover
Droitwich, Worcestershire
07.2014 - 03.2018
  • Identifying and gaining new Jaguar Land Rover Sales by:
  • Prospecting and appointing active business clients to discuss their corporate vehicle requirements.
  • Assisting clients with information on the available finance options and relevant documentation.
  • Managing and influencing existing customers, identifying business growth opportunities for both sales and after-sales.

Retail and Local Fleet Sales Executive

Johnsons Alfa Romeo & Fiat
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Promoting new and used vehicle sales by:
  • Acting as primary point of contact for any face-to-face or telephone enquiries.
  • Follow up prospective clients to gain their interest and business.
  • Negotiating price by making the customer aware of the benefits & USP's in buying from an approved dealership.

Software & Materials Field Sales Executive

Océ Canon UK LTD
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Selling consumables and hardware into the Graphic and Print industry by:
  • Managing and developing business relationships with new and existing accounts covering the central region.
  • Generating appointments to visit prospective and existing clients.
  • Identifying and visiting prospects with a view to ensuring conversion to active client status within the Central, Southwest and Northern region.
  • Achieving set targets, 8% growth year on year.

Education

GCSE's - English, Biology, Math’s, Art, Chemistry & Music

Kineton High School

City & Guilds - Business & Print

Mathew Bolton College
01.1990 - 01.1992

Skills

  • Brand awareness building
  • Product knowledge application
  • Key account handling
  • Sales acumen
  • Local market awareness
  • Identifying and prospecting new clients
  • Understanding of vehicle specifications
  • Relationship building & development
  • Territory and diary management
  • CRM
  • Identifying individual/company requirements
  • Competitor awareness
  • Relationship Management
  • Territory management
  • Salesforce CRM

Accomplishments

  • Top three Skoda LBDM QTR 1 2025
  • Promoted to Audi LDBM 2023
  • Achieved the most multi-brand leads
  • Successful history of gaining and developing new business in the public and private sectors
  • Achieved the most overall dealership sales in 2014
  • Generated the most electric sales 2024

Personal Information

Marital status: Married

Custom

  • Audi and Skoda Fleet & Business Sales Training Accreditation
  • Telephone Appointment Making
  • Consultive Selling to the Business Customer
  • Territory Planning

Timeline

Local Business Development Manager

Listers Audi and Skoda
07.2020 - 05.2025

Multi-Brand Account Manager

Listers Group
03.2018 - 07.2020

Local Business Development Manager

Listers Jaguar Land Rover
07.2014 - 03.2018

Retail and Local Fleet Sales Executive

Johnsons Alfa Romeo & Fiat
01.2012 - 07.2014

Software & Materials Field Sales Executive

Océ Canon UK LTD
01.2008 - 09.2011

City & Guilds - Business & Print

Mathew Bolton College
01.1990 - 01.1992

GCSE's - English, Biology, Math’s, Art, Chemistry & Music

Kineton High School

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