Automotive Aftermarket Manager Opportunity – Lead Sales & Strategic Growth in the Classic Car Parts Industry
Our client, a reputable and well-established automotive distribution business specialising in carburettors and classic car parts, is seeking an experienced Automotive Aftermarket Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a strong background in automotive parts, particularly within the aftermarket industry, to lead sales, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee customer relationships across a diverse client base, manage international export operations, and drive business development efforts.
Benefits for the successful Automotive Aftermarket Manager:
* Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
* Monday to Friday working hours
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Access to a staff bonus scheme and company pension
* Opportunity to work with a longstanding, family-owned business with global reach
* Involvement in a large export operation and extensive stockholding of quality parts
* Chance to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives within the automotive aftermarket industry
Duties:
* Develop and execute a multi-channel sales strategy to expand UK and international markets
* Build and maintain strong relationships with web dealers, specialist garages, OEMs, retail customers, and aftermarket specialists
* Oversee promotional activities, including trade shows, web marketing, publicity materials, and social media campaigns
* Analyse sales data to forecast demand, plan stock levels, and ensure customer satisfaction
* Lead and motivate a small team of sales and marketing staff, providing strategic direction
* Manage key accounts, ensuring high-quality customer service and technical support
* Coordinate with supply chain partners, notably Weber in Madrid, for stock replenishment and order planning
* Identify new markets and product development opportunities, particularly in vintage and classic vehicle parts
* Monitor quality assurance and warranty processes from both supplier and customer perspectives
Requirements for the Automotive Aftermarket Manager:
* Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive parts or aftermarket industry, with a focus on carburettors or classic vehicles preferred
* Demonstrable sales, marketing, and strategic planning skills, including multi-channel and export markets
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building long-term customer relationships
* IT proficiency, especially with web sales channels, CRM systems, and demand data analysis
* Knowledge of quality assurance and warranty management
* Degree or A Level qualification
* A proactive, strategic thinker with team leadership skills
* Comfortable working in an office-based environment with occasional travel
This is a fantastic opportunity for an automotive sales and marketing professional to join a respected family-owned business with a global footprint. If you are seeking a role that combines technical knowledge with strategic management, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Ben Loft, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Sunbury and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic Automotive Aftermarket Manager opportunity.
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