Business Development Executive – Automotive Aftermarket

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Business Development Executive – Automotive Aftermarket, Cambridgeshire

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Location:

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Executive – Automotive Aftermarket

Building our UK sales team:

We are working with a globally recognised manufacturer to hire, build, and grow their UK Aftermarket Sales Development and Field Based Sales Support team across the UK. The key focus will be on increasing brand and product visibility while delivering sales support through trade workouts to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket, including Motor Factors, ITG Buying Group members, Automotive Workshops, and general Automotive Aftermarket distributors and retailers.

Are you currently a motor factor-based Business Development Manager looking to advance your career within the supply chain into a supplier role? Do you want to work for a manufacturer? This could be the perfect step for you.

Salary: Circa £35k + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Pension + Training & PPD

Our ideal candidate:

Will have experience within the Automotive Aftermarket as a Sales Representative, Trade Parts Sales, or in a field-based Business Development role, with familiarity in parts distribution & supply chains from supplier to garages, workshops, and repair networks. We are also interested in hearing from internally based parts sales personnel eager to develop a field sales career.

8 Key Skills:

• Experience working within the Automotive Aftermarket in a sales-driven or field-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, from boardroom to workshop & garage repairer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong people skills to train and communicate effectively with mechanics, parts staff, and distributor sales teams.
• Highly organized with a strong work ethic and persistence.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region/territory, including overnight stays.
• Professional appearance, punctuality, and ability to make positive first impressions.
• Ambitious and eager to work with a global leader in the Automotive Aftermarket.

Online Interviews & Questions:

Interviews will be conducted online by our recruitment partner, Glen Shepherd. Please contact Glen at 07977 266309 or email your CV explaining how your experience aligns with the role. We are hiring immediately, so apply now.