Social network you want to login/join with:
Parts Business Development Manager, West Midlands
Part of the job posting details are missing or unclear, such as the specific social network platform.
Client:
Lookers Ltd
Location:
West Midlands
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
OTE GBP £42,000.00/Yr. Overview: Business Development Manager - Automotive Parts. £32,000 Per Annum Basic with Bonus opportunity of £10,000 per annum plus Company Car. Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm, open to discussion.
Are you looking for a career-defining role and longing to be part of something new and exciting? Here at Charles Hurst, we are looking for an ambitious and talented Trade Parts Business Development Manager to join our successful team in Belfast. We're looking for someone who is truly passionate about the automotive industry and has extensive knowledge within parts, either Franchise or After-market.
With direct purchase accounts with over ten Franchise marques plus an established After-market range, we have a unique offering to extend to our customer base. Our Parts Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and growing the trade parts sales within the Trade Hub area, operating from our Trade Parts Hub. To identify new and further develop existing customers with potential to grow, from independent garages, body shops, and fleet sectors, to build and maintain strong and lasting relationships, reinforce and increase parts sales through expansion of parts ranges purchased.
To achieve these ends, we look for the following abilities:
* Maintain own product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity.
* Work within our identified sales strategy to increase sales revenues from higher segmented customer accounts.
* Assist, liaise with, and support the Trade Hub team to ensure good working relationships and delivery of excellent customer service.
* Maintain accurate customer records of achievements.
* Work closely with our Parts Sales and Accessory Manager and Transport Manager, focusing on geographical areas and customer types with the greatest potential to grow.
* Develop strong working relationships with our Tele-Sales team members to achieve sales targets and provide a joined-up approach to trade sales.
You will have prior experience in a similar automotive environment with a proven track record in automotive trade parts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with a proven track record in building strong relationships and achieving sales targets in a B2B environment. IT literacy, good working knowledge of Excel and Word, and ideally experience with CDK/Kerridge are required. Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and addressing shortfalls promptly is essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale are also necessary.
About us: Lookers/Charles Hurst are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a wide range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across the UK & Ireland.
We offer an industry-leading benefits package, including competitive salaries, holidays that increase with service, eligibility for car schemes, critical illness cover, life assurance, free access to support services, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, and for some roles, a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a working environment free from discrimination where our people can bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential. Employment checks will be conducted upon successful application, including employment verification, address and credit history, criminal record, and driving license checks.
To be considered for this role, you will need to complete the application process on our careers page. Click the 'Continue to Application' button below to start.
#J-18808-Ljbffr