Business Development Manager

Automotive Aftermarket - Classic car parts / Leisure parts

Due to company growth and evolution, we are keen to speak to Business Development Managers with a proven track record in the automotive aftermarket located in the Buckinghamshire area. Previous experience of classic car parts is advantageous, in particular developing business with specialist distributors. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a strong pedigree in the automotive parts industry. Working within a small but successful team, this role will give exposure to the whole customer cycle.

This is an office-based role with regular visits to new and existing customers. A full driving licence is required.

Why Join Us?

Salary: circa £40k + bonus

Benefits: car allowance, 25 days holiday, great work hours (Monday to Thursday 8.00-4.30, Friday 8.00-1.00)

Office based role with travel to customers: Ideal locations include Aylesbury, Wendover, Great Missenden, Amersham, Chesham, Tring, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Wheatley, Oxford, Hemel Hempstead, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Bicester, Brackley, Newport Pagnell

What you'll need:

Proven experience in the automotive aftermarket is a must!
Experience within the classic car or leisure industries are advantageous.
A background in new business development with the desire to undertake account management task alongside this.
Solid IT skills, with the ability to learn the company's ERP system.

What you'll be doing:

Identify growth opportunities through new business and developing existing accounts.
Visit key customers to build relationships and actively grow business.
Take full ownership of customer accounts, from opening, negotiating price, inputting orders, dealing with customer returns and credits.
Utilise suitable reports to provide areas of growth opportunity, sales trends and stock holding.
Conduct market analysis and research for new product possibilities.
Support Accounts with aged debt collection and invoice queries.
Be responsible for accurate stock holding and purchasing.
Run MRP weekly for Production items.
Send updated schedules to suppliers.
Monitor and communicate incoming deliveries.
Attend trade shows and key industry events.
Support customers at specific events.
Support and actively get involved in Warehouse and Production duties when required.
Work closely with Quality to ensure standards are maintained, assist with customer complaints and new product introduction.
Work closely with Marketing to ensure brand consistency.
Manage social media channels with regular posts and interaction, following Marketing and Company guidelines.

What's Next?

If you are Business Development Manager with an aftermarket pedigree, apply now in confidence to our retained recruitment partner, Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

Call Kayleigh directly at for an informal chat.

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