Business Development Manager

Alliance-Automotive-Group-Lv; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension advice

Discounts via AAG Benefits App

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive sales and margin growth within a defined territory across the UK. You will build lasting relationships with garages, motor factors and stakeholders, delivering strategic sales plans.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and field-based collaboration with Branch, Regional and Senior Management to exceed targets and contribute to market leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales and margin growth.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication with branch, regional and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies for assigned territory.
• Communicate with branch, regional and senior management.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, trainers and product managers.
• Analyze business intelligence to influence strategy and performance.

Skills

Sales strategy

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE-matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM).As the BDM, you are specifically accountable for delivering sales and margin growth for your customer base. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within their targeted territory.Responsibilities:Confident in building sales strategies and tactics within your required territoryProven ability to communicate effectively with Branch, Regional and Senior ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, field-based trainers, and product managers.Effectively analyse business intelligence softwareAble to influence the branch management and sales team.To be successful in this role:The successful candidate must have a customer focused approach with excellent selling skills, combined with the ability to communicate to all customer groups building strong relationships across the region.Dynamic and performance-oriented individual with strong negotiation and selling skills.Commercial awareness and good knowledge of competitor activity and market conditions is a must.Extensive experience with customer account managementPrevious experience delivering sales and margin growth within a business-to-business environment.Experience at finding and developing new business.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong training and presentation skillsWork well under pressure towards deadlines. In return we offer:An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots and Just Eat.Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.Free access to Health, Wellbeing and Financial tools.Potential to earn a performance based bonus, paid monthly.Discount on car partsOther Details:Company CarMobile PhoneNot the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.