Area Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

A Field Sales / Territory Representative is required to join the successful aftermarket team of a global OEM and aftermarket automotive components manufacturer as an Area Sales Manager. Our client is a brand leader with a huge market share across their product range.

The Role

Reporting to the National Sales Manager, you will manage and develop business in the above Sales territory.

• Support and develop business through all aftermarket distribution channels.
• Take responsibility for achieving the area target through a well-planned call strategy that provides sufficient coverage of the territory.
• Provide training to customers staff on catalogues, sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Investigate fully any service problems
• Promotes the features and benefits of the whole product range.
• Work with customers to make sure they are aware of any local or national programmes that may benefit their business.
• Keep accurate and up to date records and reports.
• Report to the National Sales Manager with competitor activity, new developments or potential distributors within the area.
• Attend race days, exhibitions and trade shows as required.

The Candidate

We require a candidate with knowledge and experience of the automotive aftermarket industry. You will have experience in a Sales / Business Development / Account Management role within the replacement parts sector.

Personal attributes should include:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build a strong relationship with customers.
• Confident with strong presentation abilities.
• A thorough understanding of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Driven and enthusiastic, ideally with a passion for the automotive industry, cars and engines.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own diary to maximum effect.
• Able to work away from home, nights away, as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful and brand leading team with excellent benefits. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary bonus, commission, a fully expensed company car, health cover, a fantastic pension scheme plus life assurance.

To apply for the Area Sales Representative job please forward your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly for a further chat on the job.

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Glen Callum Associates are a leading automotive and industrial recruitment agency for sales, operational and marketing positions.