Automotive Trade Parts Growth Consultant

OEConnection LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OEConnection LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trade Parts Business Consultant to support Toyota's Centre network across the Manchester and Nottingham area, driving growth and operational excellence in trade parts.

You’ll work directly with Toyota Centre partners to optimise their trade parts operations through hands-on consultation, coaching, performance analysis, and the development of long-term business plans that hit Toyota’s customer-service, efficiency, and profitability targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in car parts sales and account management.
• Knowledge of automotive trade dynamics and Centre operations.
• Strong coaching, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client sites (up to 4x per week).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Toyota Centre Parts Managers to develop and execute trade parts strategies.
• Conduct operational reviews (stock, resourcing, processes, profitability) and build long-term plans.
• Visit trade customers to coach parts teams on sales opportunities.
• Track performance metrics and share insights for business reviews.
• Identify best practices from top performers across the network.
• Support rollout of trade parts campaigns, initiatives, and pricing strategies.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategy.

Skills

Car parts sales

Trade automotive experience

Account management

Automotive supply chains

Coaching & presentation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about automotive trade parts and helping dealer networks reach their full potential? We're looking for a Trade Parts Business Consultant to support Toyota's Centre network across the Manchester and Nottingham area, driving growth and operational excellence in trade parts.

About the Role

You'll work directly with Toyota Centre partners to optimise their trade parts operations through hands-on consultation, coaching, and performance analysis — helping them hit Toyota's standards for customer service, efficiency, and profitability.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Toyota Centre Parts Managers and teams to develop and execute trade parts strategies
• Conduct operational reviews (stock, resourcing, process efficiency, profitability) and build long-term business plans, securing senior-level buy-in
• Visit trade customers to coach parts teams on spotting and closing sales opportunities
• Track performance metrics and share insights to support business reviews and planning
• Identify and share best practices from high performers across the network
• Support rollout of trade parts campaigns, initiatives, and pricing strategies
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategy

What You'll Bring

• Solid experience in car parts sales
• Trade business experience within the automotive industry
• 3+ years of account management experience
• Solid understanding of automotive trade dynamics, Centre operations, and supply chains
• Strong coaching, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong commercial acumen and a customer-first mindset
• Proficient in CRM tools and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel regularly to client sites (up to 4x/week)