Sales Representative – Automotive Aftermarket

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to join their team in the UK automotive aftermarket. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work directly for a parts manufacturer, where you will support customers and contribute to the overall sales strategy. With a competitive salary and attractive perks, including a fully expensed car and enhanced pension, this position is perfect for an experienced sales professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding environment. If you have a passion for sales and a strong background in the automotive sector, this role is for you!

Benefits

Fully expensed car

22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Proven success in a customer-facing sales role.
• Experience in the UK automotive aftermarket, either with a supplier or distributor.

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

Ability to influence customer behavior

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29.04.2025

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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 a fantastic opportunity for a candidate 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 overall sales strategy. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a bonus of up to 25%, a fully expensed car, 22 days holiday, and an enhanced pension. The role will involve 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 the ability to travel with overnight stays.

What you’ll be doing:

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