Parts Sales Advisor

Forward Assist Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part Sales Advisor for their facility in Gosfield, Essex. The role involves working with the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service and build relationships to maximize sales. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and ideally have sales experience within the transporter or motor trade industry. This is a permanent, full-time position offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales role is preferred.
• Ability to communicate at all levels is essential.
• Self-motivated individual to work on their own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with the sales team, reporting to the departmental Director.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.
• Develop internal and external relationships to maximize sales.

Skills

Sales experience in the transporter/motor trade

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

GCSE or equivalent in maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

The UK’s leading premier car transporter manufacturer is recruiting for a Part Sales Advisor. Based in Gosfield near Braintree in Essex in their purpose-built facilities and powered by renewable energy.

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Job type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the existing sales team, reporting directly to the departmental Director.
• Be resourceful and calm under pressure, with a positive, confident and proactive approach to delivering the highest levels of customer service.
• Develop internal and external relationships to maximise services, sales and revenue.
• Draw on experience and excellent organisation skills to be a strong communicator with knowledge of Parts KPIs and processes.

Requirements

• Not essential but preferably previous experience in a sales role within the transporter/motor trade industry.
• The ability to communicate at all levels.
• A self-motivated individual able to work using their own initiative.
• A structured, disciplined and professional approach to generate new sales with existing and new customers.
• Gather and report market intelligence and work in close daily liaison with the rest of the sales team.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines.
• Identify new business and maximise growth whilst building new relationships.
• Organised and able to plan to efficiently cover the full customer base.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel); Supply chain experience would be an advantage.
• GCSE or equivalent, grades C/4 and above in maths and English.
• Good understanding and experience of the following within a commercial fleet truck/trailer environment: stock management, stock control, general issuing of parts, goods received, discrepancies, obsolescence, profit and loss, IT literacy.

Desirable / Experience in Fleet Environment

• Stock Management
• Stock Control
• General issuing of parts
• Goods received
• Discrepancies
• Obsolescence
• Profit and Loss
• IT literacy

About Forward Assist Recruitment

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Job Info

• Job Title: Part Sales Advisor
• Company: Forward Assist Recruitment
• Location: Gosfield, Essex
• Posted: Sep 30th 2025
• Closes: Oct 31st 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time