Business Development Manager

JSL Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive component supplier is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the UK aftermarket sector. The role involves building relationships with buying groups and attending trade shows. Applicants should have sales experience in the automotive aftermarket and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and genuine career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car and bonus scheme

20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive aftermarket sector is essential.
• Knowledge of UK Buying Groups is preferred.
• Field sales experience with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales across the UK aftermarket sector.
• Build relationships with buying groups and independent factors.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive aftermarket sector

Confident communicator with training experience

Strong PC literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Components. Competitive Salary (DOE) + Car + Bonus + Benefits. Field Based - UK.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll be representing a global leader in the manufacture and supply of automotive aftermarket components.

You will be responsible for growing the sales across the extensive range of market-leading automotive parts. You'll be working with buying groups, key accounts, and independent factors to identify profitable opportunities and deliver real value.

This is a field-based role, so expect to be out and about, meeting clients, attending trade events, and delivering product training at factor level.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Developing and growing sales across the UK aftermarket sector
• Building relationships with buying groups and independent factors
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Delivering staff training and product knowledge sessions
• Trade shows and industry events

What’s in it for you?

• Salary depending on experience
• Company car and bonus scheme
• 20 days' holiday + bank holidays (increasing after 2 years' service)
• Company pension
• Genuine career progression with a respected global brand

You

• Sales experience in the automotive aftermarket sector (essential)
• Knowledge of UK Buying Groups (preferred)
• Field sales experience with a willingness to travel and stay overnight when needed
• Confident communicator with training experience at factor level
• Strong PC literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

This is your chance to join a business that's committed to quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships in the automotive aftermarket.

Apply now, and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment - will be in touch.

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• Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment
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