Are you looking for a new challenge in the automotive aftermarket?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager in the Truck Division of our exclusive client.
We are looking for a talented, motivated and driven individual to join the truck sales team where you will represent some of the most widely recognised brands in the UK aftermarket. Covering the North of England and Scotland, you will manage an exclusive customer base to deliver agreed objectives and maximise the sales and opportunities of the group portfolio.
The role will require some travel across the UK with overnight stays. The office is based at Chesterfield where you will need to attend for induction, training and meetings.
Main duties include:

• Promote the sale of products/services to new and existing customers whilst maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions
• Assist in the implementation of business plans for designated customers
• Have detailed knowledge or understanding of the group brands, the company''s competitors and how the group operates in the UK aftermarket
• Ensure the necessary technical training and development of customers at branch level is catered for by encouraging and motivating the sale of products, systems and solutions
• Analyse, review and act upon sales trends and profitability of a specified customer base
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution to lead to an increase in sales
• Monitor the activities of competitors; identify customer views and perceptions

Working alongside a well-established sales team, you will be responsible for account visits, regular regional meetings as well as support to the CV UK Sales Manager.
Skills and experience include;

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market place and competition
• Ability to communicate and make presentations professionally and appropriately at branch level
• Experience of relationship building of key customers
• Ability to successfully negotiate and apply judgment appropriately to achieve win-win agreements with customers
• Resilience within a changing and competitive environment
• Experience working or an understanding of the automotive aftermarket is desirable
• Driving licence

Benefits:

• Excellent Company Pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Discretional annual bonus scheme
• Discount on staff purchases
• Private Healthcare after 3 years of service
• 25 days holiday and 8 days bank holiday
• Death in service x4 annual salary
• Income protection
• Progression opportunities
• Flu and eyecare vouchers
• Free onsite parking