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 garage, body shop 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:
* To maintain own product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity
* To work within our identified sales strategy to increase sales revenues from higher segmented Customer accounts
* To assist, liaise with and support the Trade Hub team to ensure good working relationships and delivery of excellent Customer service
* To maintain accurate Customer records of achievements
* To work closely with both our Parts Sales and Accessory Manager and Transport Manager, to focus on those geographical areas and customer types giving the greatest potential to grow. In addition, to 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. We're looking for someone who is IT literate with good working knowledge of Excel and Word, and CDK/Kerridge ideally.
Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to identify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale.
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 huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus:
* Enhanced holidays that increase with service
* Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
* Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
* Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
* Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?
Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check. If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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