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Parts Business Development Manager, Maidstone
Client: Lookers Ltd
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
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 eager to be part of something new and exciting? Here at Charles Hurst, we are seeking an ambitious and talented Trade Parts Business Development Manager to join our successful team in Belfast. We desire someone passionate about the automotive industry with extensive knowledge of parts, either Franchise or After-market.
With direct purchase accounts with over ten Franchise marques plus an established After-market range, we offer a unique opportunity to extend to our customer base. The role involves developing and growing trade parts sales within the Trade Hub area, operating from our Trade Parts Hub, identifying new customers, and expanding relationships with existing ones from independent garages, body shops, and fleet sectors.
The ideal candidate will:
1. Maintain product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity.
2. Work within our sales strategy to increase revenues from higher-segmented customer accounts.
3. Support the Trade Hub team to ensure excellent customer service.
4. Maintain accurate customer records.
5. Collaborate with the Parts Sales and Accessory Manager and Transport Manager to focus on growth areas.
6. Develop strong relationships with the Tele-Sales team to achieve sales targets.
Requirements include prior experience in a similar automotive environment, proven sales record in B2B trade parts, IT literacy (Excel, Word), and ideally experience with CDK/Kerridge. Financial monitoring skills and excellent communication, negotiation, and influence abilities are essential.
About us: Lookers/Charles Hurst is one of the UK's top three motor vehicle retailers, representing 32 manufacturers across over 150 dealerships nationwide. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, career development, and a supportive work environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace. Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including employment verification, criminal record, and driving license checks. To apply, please complete the application process on our careers page by clicking the 'Continue to Application' button below.
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