Job Description

Business Development Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

North of England & Scotland | 40,000 - 45,000 + Bonus | Company Car | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Life Assurance | Pension Scheme


We're recruiting a Business Development Manager to represent one of the best-known brands in the automotive aftermarket. If you know the factor network, thrive in a commercial sales environment, and want to work for a business that values quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships, this is a role to consider.


The Role


Covering the North of England and Scotland, you'll be responsible for managing and growing relationships with motor factors and key trade accounts. This is a field-based position with plenty of variety - from joint customer visits with factor reps to presenting new promotions and attending regional trade events.


It's a hands-on sales role that combines relationship management with commercial thinking and market insight.


Your key responsibilities will include:


Managing and developing relationships with factor branches and their sales teams Supporting reps in the field through joint visits, product promotion, and end-user engagement Attending trade events, supporting product launches, and driving regional brand presence Building rapport with key decision-makers to influence product ranging and promotional activity Preparing for meetings with data and insight to add real value to conversations Suggesting and supporting relevant marketing and promotional campaigns across the territory
What's in it for you?


Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 depending on experience Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme Company Car: Fully expensed vehicle Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays - giving you meaningful time to recharge Pension Scheme: With strong employer contributions Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family Work-Life Balance: Autonomy to manage your own diary and region Support: Backing from a trusted global brand with a strong UK team Career Growth: Progression opportunities within a respected group that invests in its people
What we're looking for:


A proven BDM or Area Sales Manager in the automotive aftermarket, ideally with knowledge of the commercial vehicle factor Strong knowledge of motor factors, distribution channels, and trade sales A consultative, value-led sales style - this is about long-term partnerships, not quick wins Comfortable with CRM tools, meeting preparation, and making data work for you A confident communicator who thrives in a field-based, customer-facing environment Someone who understands how to build trust and credibility at all levels of the customer journey
If you're ready for a fresh challenge with a respected brand and you want to play a key role in shaping regional success, we'd love to hear from you.


Please click the 'Apply' button and Stewart Lupton, JSL Solutions - Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date. Just send what you have, and we'll deal with that later.


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