Area Sales Manager

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected automotive parts supplier is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive sales and manage distributor relationships across South Wales and the Southwest of England. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience in the automotive parts industry, strong account management skills, and a passion for building relationships. The role includes an attractive salary, enhanced benefits, and autonomy within a collaborative commercial team.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Enhanced pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent training and development support

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within the automotive parts industry.
• Strong account management skills with a track record of performance.
• Effective in building distributor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Represent a respected automotive parts supplier.
• Manage distributor relationships and ensure product presence.
• Provide hands-on support through training and territory planning.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive parts

Account management

Relationship building

Territory management

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced sales professional with a strong background in the automotive aftermarket. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, managing a busy territory, and driving commercial performance through proactive customer engagement.

As Area Sales Manager, you'll represent a respected and long-established automotive parts supplier across South Wales and the Southwest of England. You'll take ownership of distributor relationships, ensure strong product presence, and provide hands‑on support to customers through training, promotional activity, and strategic territory planning.

This position suits a driven field sales or area sales manager who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and delivering results within a supportive and collaborative commercial team.

What’s in It for You

• Attractive salary
• Enhanced pension, healthcare, and life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent training and development support
• Company car

Field‑based in South Wales or the Southwest of England.

Ideal locations include (but are not limited to): Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Taunton, Exeter, and surrounding areas.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven sales experience within the automotive parts industry
• Strong account management skills with a track record ...