Pendragon Contracts is expanding its team with the appointment of Jon Hilton as business development executive.

Hilton joins the team after graduating from Aberystwyth University with a first class degree and will be responsible for generating leads and appointments to aid the new business team in winning contracts for the company’s contract hire, salary sacrifice and fleet management products.

The role of business development executive involves identifying new business prospects, managing the company’s CRM system as well as assisting in other sales and marketing activities, including the preparation of tenders for new business.

Neal Francis, divisional managing director at Pendragon Contracts, said: “We believe in investing in the graduate market to guarantee the best talent is nurtured. This ensures our customers receive the highest levels of customer service at all times and has enabled us to achieve sustained growth, despite the turbulent economy.”