Divisional Trade Parts Representative BMW
Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.
Working with world-class brands as a Trade Parts Representative you'll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.
As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across multiple sites and Business Partners. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.
What we can offer you
* Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
* Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
* Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
* Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
* Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
* Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
* Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
* 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
* Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
* Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
* Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
* Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
* Life assurance with the option to increase cover
* We're open to flexible working options – just ask
What you'll do day to day
* Account Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with existing trade customers, acting as their primary point of contact
* Identify and pursue growth opportunities within accounts, upselling products and ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Prospect and win new trade business through regular visits to garages, body shops, and fleet operators.
* Reactivate dormant accounts and consistently grow territory revenue year-on-year.
* Achieve monthly and annual sales targets, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategy and stay ahead.
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, quotations, and sales using CRM systems.
* Visit independent garages, body shops, and fleet operators regularly to showcase and promote automotive parts and services.
* Collaborate with internal teams and manufacturer partners to support promotions, launches, and ensure pricing and service standards align with company policies.
Helpful skills and qualifications
Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
* Proven background in automotive parts sales, trade sales, or account management, with strong knowledge of OEM and aftermarket components.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships.
* Self-motivated and target-driven, capable of working independently to meet performance goals
* Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and parts cataloguing tools, with a solid understanding of trade customer expectations
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant role, full UK driving licence required, and flexibility for early visits or customer events.
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of something big
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our Values
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.
Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.