Parts Sales Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency seeks a Parts Sales Manager in Northampton. This role involves leading a team to provide quality automotive parts to B2B customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing sales teams, excellent communication skills, and a results-driven mindset. Competitive salary up to £38,000 with attractive benefits including holidays and training initiatives.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous commission scheme

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a B2B sales team, ideally within motor trade or parts sector.
• A people-focused leader who can inspire and drive team success.
• Results-driven, customer-focused with strong accountability.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team to exceed KPIs and sales targets.
• Planning and executing sales campaigns with the Centre Manager.
• Conducting regular 1-1s for feedback and support.

Skills

Managing B2B sales team

Customer relationship building

Excellent communication

Using business systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Parts Sales Manager

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to £38,000 + Bonus

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (No Weekends)

Benefits: Attractive pension scheme, enhanced holiday allowance, training/development, life assurance, and various employee purchase discounts including a car buying scheme.

We’re looking for a confident and driven Parts Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team of Parts Sales Executives at a thriving Trade Parts Centre in Northampton. This is your opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced B2B environment, providing quality automotive parts to independent garages and bodyshops across the region. They have a network of manufacturer-affiliated vehicle parts retailers employing over 1,500+ staff nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and motivating a team of Parts Sales Executives to exceed KPIs and sales targets
• Planning and executing sales campaigns and promotional activity with the Centre Manager
• Conducting regular 1-1s to provide feedback, development and support
• Building strong and lasting customer relationships through exceptional service
• Maintaining product knowledge and staying informed about competitors and market trends
• Ensuring accurate use of business systems and compliance with company policies

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a B2B sales team, ideally within the motor trade or parts sector
• A people-focused leader who can inspire, develop and drive team success
• Results-driven and customer-focused, with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable using business systems and Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off
• Generous commission scheme
• Pension scheme and reward savings
• Access to mental health support, a Digital GP, and financial/nutritional advice
• Ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive environment

If you’re interested in hearing more details about this Parts Sales Manager vacancy, get in touch with Tom Thacker at Perfect Placement.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. If you are looking for a new job in the motor trade, contact our team today.