Business Development & Account Manager – Motor Factors
A2 Motorparts – LeekFull-time
A2 Motorparts is a successful, family-run motor factor with over 25 years of experience in the automotive parts industry.
Due to the continued growth of our Leek depot, we are looking for an experienced Business Development & Account Manager to join our team.
IMPORTANT – MOTOR FACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous experience within the motor factor / automotive parts industry is essential.
If you have no previous experience working within the motor factor or automotive parts industry, please do not apply.
We are ideally looking for somebody who is currently working for, or has previously worked for, an established motor factor or one of our industry competitors and already has strong knowledge of the trade.
You should understand garages, automotive parts, pricing, customer service and what is required to win and retain trade business.
The Role
Your main responsibility will be to develop new business while looking after and growing our existing customer accounts in Leek and the surrounding areas.
A major part of the role will involve getting out and visiting garages and trade customers face-to-face, building relationships and making sure they are receiving the level of service they expect from A2 Motorparts.
You will also provide additional support at our Leek depot when required.
We already have a member of staff responsible for the day-to-day running of the depot. This position is there to work alongside and support the existing team, not replace them.
We want someone who can help us grow the depot, maintain strong customer relationships and ensure everything continues to run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly visit existing customers and maintain strong relationships
- Develop new business and bring new trade customers to A2 Motorparts
- Identify opportunities to increase sales with existing accounts
- Visit garages, workshops and other automotive businesses
- Ensure customers are happy with our service, pricing, availability and deliveries
- Deal with customer issues and help resolve them quickly
- Maintain regular contact with customers and understand their requirements
- Work closely with our sales team and Leek depot staff
- Provide additional support at the depot when required
- Help ensure the depot continues to operate smoothly
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing and offers within the local area
- Identify opportunities to grow A2 Motorparts throughout Leek and surrounding areas
Who We’re Looking For
We want somebody who already knows the motor factor industry and can bring experience, contacts and ideas to the role.
Ideally, you will:
- Currently work, or have previously worked, for an established motor factor or automotive parts distributor
- Have experience in business development, sales or account management
- Have strong knowledge of automotive parts
- Understand the needs of garages and trade customers
- Have existing relationships or knowledge of garages in the local area
- Be confident approaching and visiting customers face-to-face
- Be capable of winning new business
- Be able to maintain and grow existing accounts
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Be commercially aware and understand pricing and competition
- Be organised, reliable and able to work independently
- Be willing to get involved and support the depot team when required
- Hold a full UK driving licence
About A2 Motorparts
A2 Motorparts is a well-established, family-run business with over 25 years in the motor factor industry.
We pride ourselves on providing our customers with excellent service, competitive pricing, strong stock availability and fast deliveries.
Our Leek depot is already operational with an existing team in place. We are now looking for the right experienced person to help us take the next step, strengthen our relationships with existing customers and bring additional business into the depot.
Job Type: Full-timeLocation: Leek and surrounding areasSalary: Competitive – dependent on experienceBonus: Performance-related bonus/incentive package available
Please only apply if you have previous experience within the motor factor / automotive parts industry.
If you have the right industry experience and believe you can help us grow our Leek operation, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and details of your previous motor factor experience.
Pay: £30,000.00-£65,840.12 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leek ST13 8YG
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