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