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Business Development Executive - Automotive Aftermarket Building our UK sales team: We are working with a globally recognised manufacturer to hire, build and grow their UK Aftermarket Sales Development and Field Based Sales Support team across the UK. Key will be optimising brand and product visibility whilst enthusiastically delivering sales support via trade workouts to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket, including Motor Factors, ITGBuying Group members, Automotive Workshops & general Automotive Aftermarket distributors and Aftermarket retailers. Are you currently a motor factor based Business Development Manager looking to elevate your career further up the supply chain into supplier status? Do you want to work for a manufacturer? This is the perfect step. Ideal Location - Southampton / Newbury / Reading / Oxford / High Wycombe Good Salary (Circa £40k basic) + Bonus + Car / Allowance + Pension + Training & PPD Our utopia: Our ideal candidate will have worked within the Automotive Aftermarket in a Sales Representative, Trade Parts Sales or field based Business Development capacity and be familiar with parts distribution & parts supply chains from supplier through to garage, workshops and repairer networks. We would also be exceptionally keen to hear from internally based parts sales people that have a strong desire to develop a field based sales career. 8 Key Skills: • Knowledge and experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket in a field based or highly sales driven environment., • Excellent communicator at all levels from board room to workshop & garage repairer., • Good level of PC literacy, particularly with Microsoft packages including Excel and Power Point., • Excellent people handling skills with the ability to chat and deliver product training to mechanics, parts people and distributor sales staff at all levels., • Highly organised with solid work ethic approaching tasks tenaciously., • Flexible to travel covering an expansive region / territory and overnight as required., • Smart in appearance, punctual able to create excellent 1st impressions., • Ambitious and keen to work with a global player within the Automotive Aftermarket. Online Interviews & Questions: Online screen interviews will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Please call Glen for an initial conversation on or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay. JOB REF: 4207GS

Senior Account Manager - SaaS / Automotive Aftermarket IT Location: Midlands / North (UK-based ideally along the M1 / M62 / M6 /M40 corridor Salary: OTE £70k. Basic salary circa £50k + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 days holiday Who We Are: We are a market leader in developing trading, financial, and business process software for specialist sectors including Distribution, Automotive Aftermarket, Merchant, Retail, and Manufacturing. Our solutions cater to single or multi-branch operations and organisations with 'point-of-sale' premises and warehouse operations. What You Will Be Doing: As a Senior Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our UK Automotive Aftermarket Sales Team. Your primary responsibilities will involve the strategic management of top-tier Automotive Aftermarket Accounts across the UK, fostering strong, trustworthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level. Are You Well-Connected? We seek an established Senior Account Manager / Business Development Manager with the influence and gravitas to engage with senior figures within the Automotive sector. An understanding of the market, manufacturing, and distribution processes will be an advantage to unlocking future opportunities within your account portfolio. Do You Need to Be an IT Expert? No, your expertise lies in managing high-value accounts. However, having technical savviness will place you in a great position. Experience with SaaS solutions, IT, data management, cataloguing, combined with selling aftermarket / automotive IT service solutions will be highly beneficial. Strong commercial awareness and a proven track record are essential. Why Join Our Team? We are a leading tech organisation, and promote a balanced work environment through our flexible hybrid work policy, combining the best of both worlds in terms of office team support, field based activities and home working balance: collaboration and remote work convenience is key to maximising output and productivity, whilst also keeping a good solid home life foundation. Come join us! Interested? Let's Connect! If you want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV to our retained recruiter Glen Shepherd at We will organise an online confidential informative session with the employer. Don't delay - we are hiring NOW! JOB REF: 4259RC

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager? We are looking for someone to drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and expand our clients customer base in the North of the UK. The client who certificate construction products and systems are looking for someone who has experience in the construction product or services market, and a strong track record in B2B sales. You will be responsible for developing sales in your territory, managing several client accounts. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Business Development & Client Acquisition Identifying potential clients (mainly construction product and system manufacturers) needing product certification. Developing sales strategies to attract new clients. Build relationships with key decision-makers in target organisations and industries, including re-building relationships with dormant organisations. Sales & Account Management Managing the sales cycle from pipeline and lead generation to conversion of deals. Maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and upselling or cross-selling opportunities. Negotiating contracts and pricing with clients. Compliance & Technical Knowledge Staying updated on regulatory changes affecting certification and market trends in product manufacturing Coordinating with technical teams to ensure accurate certification proposals. Reporting & Performance Analysis Tracking sales performance and preparing reports for senior management where required Attending regular sales pipeline meetings Analysing client feedback and market trends to improve sales strategies. Use Dynamics 365 CRM to record traction in pipeline and sales activity General Responsibilities Promote and adhere to policies and actively promote the Business wherever possible. Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues and others. Carry out tasks broadly similar to those in this job description. Act professionally with integrity, impartiality, and honesty at all times. Endeavour to self-improve and develop. Key Competencies Technical: Commercial awareness Excellent time management Prospecting for new business, i.e., markets, clients, products & services. Presenting and public speaking Good networking skills Some knowledge of product manufacturing, construction sector, or 3rd party certification and regulations Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with strong negotiation skills. Experience working directly or indirectly in a UKAS accredited and/or product development/R&D environment. What we offer: Pension Scheme of 6% Life assurance Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service Health care cash plan scheme An Employee Assistance Programme - with up to 6 counselling sessions Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles We’re a social group and when we’re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible