Local Business Specialist

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. Our values of Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust form the core of everything we do.

About The Role

Wessex Garages has an exciting opportunity for a Local Business Specialist to join our Fleet Sales team covering the Bristol Market Area. Working with an impressive range of cars and commercial vehicles—including the all new Kia PBV range—we are looking for a confident, sales‑driven professional to join our fast‑paced fleet operation. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong customer base across the Bristol territory, working with local businesses of all sizes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing customer expectations and managing logistics;
• Demonstrating products to customers;
• Visiting customers and preparing quotations for presentation;
• Using the company approved platforms to source sales leads;
• Providing a customer‑centric experience and ongoing support for end users.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experience in Business to Business sales would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Confident IT skills, with competency in using the Microsoft Office suite.
• An enthusiastic self‑starter, ready to take the next step in their sales career.
• Professional and well presented, with the confidence to communicate effectively with customers at all levels.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance – 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – Company‑backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check‑ins and referral support via our partnership with Menable.
• Health Benefits – Complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers.
• Event Perks – Limited free tickets to Bristol Bears Rugby games for colleagues.

Additional Information

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, verified as part of the recruitment process.

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