Trade Parts Business Consultant

OEC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee rewards and recognition

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

OEC is seeking a Trade Parts Business Consultant in the Manchester area to support Toyota's Centre network. This role involves partnering with Parts Managers to enhance trade parts operations through consultation and coaching.

The ideal candidate will have experience in car parts sales, account management, and a strong understanding of automotive trade dynamics. It requires excellent communication skills and a self-starter attitude, along with a valid driver's license for travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in car parts sales.
• Trade business experience within the automotive industry.
• 3+ years of account management experience.
• Solid understanding of automotive trade dynamics, Centre operations, and supply chains.
• Strong coaching, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and a customer-first mindset.
• Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel regularly to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Toyota Centre Parts Managers to develop trade parts strategies.
• Conduct operational reviews to build business plans.
• Visit trade customers to coach parts teams on closing sales opportunities.
• Track performance metrics to support business reviews.
• Identify best practices from high performers to share across the network.
• Support rollout of trade parts campaigns and pricing strategies.
• Gather market intelligence to inform strategy.

Skills

Car parts sales

Account management

Coaching

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Commercial acumen

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since the year 2000, OEC has grown globally to more than 1,000 employees with a double‑digit revenue increase nearly every year. We provide a lively culture, employee rewards and recognition, and the opportunity to develop and implement innovative technology solutions.

Are you passionate about automotive trade parts and helping dealer networks reach their full potential? We're looking for a Trade Parts Business Consultant to support Toyota's Centre network across the Manchester and Nottingham area, driving growth and operational excellence in trade parts.

About The Role

You'll work directly with Toyota Centre partners to optimise their trade parts operations through hands‑on consultation, coaching, and performance analysis — helping them hit Toyota's standards for customer service, efficiency, and profitability.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Toyota Centre Parts Managers and teams to develop and execute trade parts strategies
• Conduct operational reviews (stock, resourcing, process efficiency, profitability) and build long‑term business plans, securing senior‑level buy‑in
• Visit trade customers to coach parts teams on spotting and closing sales opportunities
• Track performance metrics and share insights to support business reviews and planning
• Identify and share best practices from high performers across the network
• Support rollout of trade parts campaigns, initiatives, and pricing strategies
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategy

What You'll Bring

• Solid experience in car parts sales
• Trade business experience within the automotive industry
• 3+ years of account management experience
• Solid understanding of automotive trade dynamics, Centre operations, and supply chains
• Strong coaching, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Strong commercial acumen and a customer‑first mindset
• Proficient in CRM tools and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel regularly to client sites (up to 4x/week)