Sales Account Manager (Midlands)

Plus One Personnel Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plus One Personnel Ltd. seeks an experienced Business Development Specialist to strengthen distributor relationships in the automotive aftermarket and to support regional commercial strategies.

You will identify growth opportunities, monitor market trends, and collaborate with marketing, logistics, technical, and sales teams. The role emphasizes customer engagement, communication, and data-driven insights, with responsibilities spanning meetings, industry events, and CRM data maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a business development, sales, or customer-facing commercial role.
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry and aftermarket sector would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital business tools, including CRM systems and data platforms.
• UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing distributor and customer accounts in the automotive aftermarket.
• Support the development and execution of regional commercial strategies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow customer portfolios and business revenue.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing regular commercial insights.
• Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, logistics, technical, and sales teams.
• Attend customer meetings, trade exhibitions, industry events, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information within CRM systems.
• Deliver high levels of customer service while supporting continuous business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer engagement

Market development

Business growth

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Data platforms

UK driving license

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Data platforms

Job description

This organisation operates within the global automotive and industrial manufacturing sector, delivering advanced technologies and engineered components that support vehicle efficiency, sustainability, and aftermarket performance. With an international footprint and a strong reputation for innovation, the business is committed to developing cleaner, more efficient solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Specialist to join a leading organisation within the automotive aftermarket sector. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for customer engagement, market development, and business growth.

Working closely with internal commercial, technical, logistics, and marketing teams, you will play a key role in supporting existing distributor relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working within an innovative business focused on sustainability and customer excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing distributor and customer accounts in the automotive aftermarket.
• Support the development and execution of regional commercial strategies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow customer portfolios and business revenue.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing regular commercial insights.
• Collaborate with internal departments including marketing, logistics, technical, and sales teams.
• Attend customer meetings, trade exhibitions, industry events, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information within CRM systems.
• Deliver high levels of customer service while supporting continuous business improvement initiatives.

Education & Skills Required

• Previous experience within a business development, sales, or customer-facing commercial role.
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry and aftermarket sector would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital business tools, including CRM systems and data platforms.
• UK driving license.

If you are a motivated and customer-focused professional looking to develop your sales career within a forward-thinking automotive business, we would love to hear from you.