Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

Midlands (Ideally Based)

£37,000 - £45,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

If you enjoy developing customer relationships, growing sales through distributors and making a genuine commercial impact, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised automotive parts manufacturer where you'll inherit established relationships while having the freedom to identify new opportunities and grow market share across both the passenger car and commercial vehicle aftermarket.

You'll work with leading motor factors, commercial vehicle factors, distributors and buying groups, helping customers increase sales whilst building a long-term career with an international business that continues to invest in innovation, quality and its people.

The Opportunity

You'll become part of a well-established sales team responsible for developing business throughout the UK aftermarket.

Your focus will be on strengthening existing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and increasing sales across a comprehensive range of products. You'll work closely with customers to understand their business, develop commercial plans and deliver solutions that support mutual growth.

This is a role where your ideas, initiative and relationship-building skills will directly influence both your success and the company's continued growth.

What You Will Do and What You Will Achieve

• Develop strong relationships with motor factors, commercial vehicle factors, distributors and key aftermarket customers
• Increase sales and market share across both passenger car and commercial vehicle.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new product ranges and develop additional business within existing accounts
• Prospect and win new customers, expanding the company's presence across your territory
• Work closely with buying groups and distribution partners to maximise commercial opportunities
• Deliver product presentations and commercial reviews, helping customers grow their own businesses
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements to identify future opportunities
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and develop strategic account plans that deliver sustainable growth
• Your success will be measured by the strength of your customer relationships, sales growth, market share and your ability to create long-term commercial opportunities.

What We're Looking For

You'll probably already be working within the automotive aftermarket in a field-based commercial role.

You may currently be working in sales for a manufacturer, supplier, motor or CV factor or distributor:

You'll also bring:

• Experience selling into UK motor factors, commercial vehicle factors or distributors
• A good understanding of both the passenger car and commercial vehicle aftermarket
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and strong negotiation ability
• The drive to identify and develop new business opportunities
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a successful team

What You Get In Return

• £37,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• 10% performance-related bonus
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• The opportunity to work for a globally recognised manufacturer
• Excellent product training and ongoing professional development
• A supportive, collaborative culture
• Long-term career progression within an international organisation

About the Company

Our client is one of Europe's leading automotive component manufacturers, supplying high-quality solutions to the passenger car, commercial vehicle and industrial sectors. With a reputation built on innovation, quality and customer support, the business continues to invest in new products, sustainable technologies and the development of its people.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a respected global business, develop key customer relationships and play an important role in driving future growth across the UK aftermarket.

Apply today and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart on 07763004067.

JSL Solutions – Recruitment...The Right Way.

Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the automotive and industrial aftermarket.