Sales Representative – Automotive Aftermarket

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to join their dynamic team in the UK automotive aftermarket. This exciting opportunity allows you to work directly for a global parts manufacturer, supporting customers and contributing to the sales strategy. With a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and perks like a fully expensed car and enhanced pension, this role is perfect for a motivated sales professional looking to make a significant impact. If you have a passion for sales and a background in the automotive sector, this could be your next great career move.

Benefits

Fully expensed car

22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Proven success in a customer-facing sales role.
• First-class planning and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers across the aftermarket.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Customer-facing sales experience

Planning and negotiation skills

Knowledge of UK automotive aftermarket

Valid UK driving license

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced sales professional with knowledge of the UK automotive aftermarket to join a global automotive parts supplier. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone currently working in aftermarket distribution to work directly for the parts manufacturer.

As a Sales Representative, you will play a vital role in the UK operation, supporting customers across the aftermarket and contributing to the overall sales strategy. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, bonus of up to 25%, fully expensed car, 22 days holiday, and an enhanced pension. The role involves travel across the UK.

What’s in it for you?

Salary: OTE 42-46k (Basic 33-37k + Bonus)

Perks: Fully expensed car, 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and an enhanced pension

Work Arrangements: Field-based, traveling throughout the UK

Location: Ideal locations include Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, Lincoln, Loughborough, Leicester

What you’ll need:

• Proven success in a customer-facing sales role.
• First-class planning, negotiation skills, and the ability to influence customer behavior.
• Experience in the UK automotive aftermarket, either with a supplier or distributor/motor factor.
• A valid UK driving license and ability to travel with overnight stays.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers across the aftermarket, at branch and head office levels within distribution networks.
• Engage with customer branches to gather information, monitor sales performance, and address queries.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities, and prepare sales reports.
• Attend trade evenings and events as required.
• Support customers with workouts and promotional activities for garages.
• Focus on business development alongside managing existing accounts.
• Actively promote the brand in the marketplace.