Business Development Executive – Automotive Aftermarket

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance their UK sales team in the Automotive Aftermarket sector. This role focuses on boosting brand visibility and providing essential sales support to independent automotive workshops and distributors. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in sales within the automotive industry and be ready to transition into a supplier role. With a competitive salary and attractive perks, this opportunity offers a chance to work with a globally recognized manufacturer and make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Training

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive Aftermarket sales or field-based roles.
• Understanding of parts distribution & supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow UK Aftermarket Sales Development teams.
• Increase brand visibility and provide sales support.

Skills

Automotive Aftermarket Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Strong People Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility to Travel

Professional Appearance

Aspiration to Work in Automotive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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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 teams across the UK. The focus will be on increasing brand and product visibility while providing sales support through trade workouts to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket, including Motor Factors, ITG Buying Group members, Automotive Workshops, distributors, and retailers.

Are you a motor factor-based Business Development Manager looking to advance your career into a supplier role? Do you want to work for a manufacturer? This is the ideal opportunity.

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

Our ideal candidate:

Has experience within the Automotive Aftermarket as a Sales Representative, Trade Parts Sales, or in a field-based Business Development role, and understands parts distribution & supply chains from supplier to garages and workshops. We are also interested in hearing from internal parts sales staff eager to develop a field sales career.

8 Key Skills:

• Experience in the Automotive Aftermarket in a sales-driven or field-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong people skills to train and engage mechanics, parts staff, and distributors.
• Highly organized with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible to travel regionally and overnight as needed.
• Professional appearance, punctual, and able to make excellent first impressions.
• Aspiring and eager to work with a global leader in the Automotive Aftermarket.

Online Interviews & Questions:

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