Regional Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

Building our distributor network:

We are working with a globally recognised manufacturer to hire a Regional Sales Manager / Key Account Manager with Automotive Aftermarket experience and the capability to build strong relationships and grow their expansive UK Distributor Network. This will include getting close to key decision makers across the entire Aftermarket industry and influencing key Motor Factors, ITG Buying Groups, Aftermarket Retail & Accessory outlets across Passenger Car & Commercial Vehicle sectors.

Ideal Location - South East - Kent / Sussex / Hants / Berks / Bucks / Herts

Good Salary (Circa £45k) + Bonus + Car + Pension + Training & PPD

Our utopia:

Our ideal candidate will have worked within the Automotive Aftermarket as a Sales Representative, Business Development Manager or Key Account Manager and be familiar with parts distribution & parts supply chains from supplier through to garage, workshops and repairer networks.

8 Key Skills:

Knowledge and experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket in an Account Management capacity.
Excellent communicator at all levels from board room to workshop & garage repairer.
Good level of PC literacy, particularly with Microsoft packages including Excel and Power Point.
Excellent people handling skills with the ability to chat trade and sell concepts.
Highly organised with solid work ethic approaching tasks tenaciously.
Flexible to travel covering an expansive region and overnight as required.
Smart in appearance, punctual able to create excellent 1st impressions.
Ambitious and keen to work with a global player within the Automotive Aftermarket.Online Interviews & Questions:

Online screen interviews will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Please call Glen for an initial conversation on (phone number removed) or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay.

JOB REF: 4191GS