Business Development Manager

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Job summary

Glen Callum Associates Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager to build and strengthen a UK distributor network within the Automotive Aftermarket.

You will influence key players across the industry and manage relationships with Motor Factors, ITG Buying Groups, and distributors across Passenger Car and CV verticals. The role requires hands-on Aftermarket experience, regional travel across the UK, and a drive to grow with a global OEM manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive Aftermarket sales or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of parts distribution from suppliers to end users.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders from boardroom to garage.

Responsibilities

• Build, support and strengthen a UK Distributor Network.
• Influence key players across the Aftermarket industry including Motor Factors and ITG Buying Groups.
• Develop relationships with Aftermarket Distributors across Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle channels.
• Willingness to travel regionally including overnight stays.

Skills

Account management & sales (Automotive

Communication at all levels

People skills

Organised & tenacious

Ambition to work with global OEM

Region travel willingness

Professional appearance & punctuality

Regional distributor/channel sales

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Development Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Channels

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career forward? We're partnering with a globally recognised OE manufacturer to hire a Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in the Automotive Aftermarket. Your mission? To build, support and strengthen an expansive UK Distributor Network while influencing key players across the entire Aftermarket industry. This is your opportunity to shape relationships with large Motor Factors, ITG Buying Groups, and Aftermarket Distributors across both the Passenger Car Aftermarket and Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket verticals.

Ideal Location: Birmingham / Manchester / Leeds / Nottingham / Derby / Leicester / Coventry

Salary guide: Good Basic (guide c.£40k- £50k) + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension

Our Perfect Fit

You'll have hands-on experience in the Automotive Aftermarket, possibly as a Sales Representative, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Key Account Manager, with a strong understanding of parts distribution and supply chains, from suppliers through distribution to end user / repairer networks.

Key Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in Account Management and Sales within the Automotive Aftermarket.
• An ability to communicate at all levels-from boardroom discussions to garage workshop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong people skills to build relationships and sell concepts effectively.
• Highly organised and tenacious with a solid work ethic.
• Flexibility to travel across the region, including overnight stays when needed.
• Smart in appearance, punctual, and able to make excellent first impressions.
• Ambition to work with a global OEM Manufacturer in the Automotive Aftermarket.

What We're Offering:

• A chance to grow your career with a great Automotive OEM producer.
• Competitive salary package with bonuses, car allowance, pension, and personal development opportunities including career advancement.

Drive your future with us.

Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you