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Key Account Manager

Glen Callum Associates Automotive Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Key Account Manager in the Automotive Aftermarket Distribution sector, focusing on developing sales through Independent Motor Factors and Trade Buying Groups in the UK.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a senior sales role within the Automotive Aftermarket, particularly in parts distribution and supply chains.
  • The salary is approximately £60,000, along with a bonus, car, and pension benefits.
  • Key skills required include a proven sales track record, experience with ITGs and Buying Groups, strong communication abilities, and high IT literacy, especially in Excel and presentation software.
  • Candidates should be organized, professional, flexible to travel, and capable of presenting innovative ideas to stakeholders.

Key Account Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Distribution

Strengthening our UK sales team:

Delivering and developing c class Garage Workshop Consumables programmes to vertical markets expanding across the Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering Supplies and Industrial Distributor space is where our client excels. Their extensive experience enable MRO Workshops to efficiently and productively manage their workshop consumable usage. We are on the hunt for a Key Account Manager, National Account Manager or Senior Sales Development Executive to develop their Automotive Aftermarket distribution sector via Independent Motor Factors and Trade Buying Groups / ITG's.

Ideal Location - UK Wide / Ideal location central UK

Good Salary Neg ££ (Circa £60k) + Bonus + Car + Pension

Our utopia:

  • Our ideal candidate will have worked within the Automotive Aftermarket in a SeniorSales / Key Account or National Account capacity and be familiar with parts distribution & parts supply chains into the Automotive Aftermarket sector. Knowledge and previous experience of trading with key stakeholders within Automotive ITG's and Aftermarket Buying Groups is key for this remit.

10 Key skills:

  • Knowledge and experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket in a senior field based capacity or highly sales driven environment.
  • Experience of handling ITG'S or Aftermarket Buying Groups is essential.
  • Proven track record in delivering sales within a Senior Account Management capacity.
  • Gravitas and ability to grab attention and present innovative ideas and solutions at board level.
  • High level of IT literacy, particularly presentations packages and analytical capabilities via Microsoft Excel.
  • Clear and concise communication skills written and verbally.
  • Professional outlook able to maintain and develop personal integrity with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Highly organised with solid work ethic approaching tasks tenaciously.
  • Flexible to travel covering an expansive region and overnight as required.
  • Smart in appearance, punctual able to create excellent 1st impressions.

Online Interviews & Questions:

Online screen interviews will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Please call Glen for an initial conversation on or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay.

JOB REF: 4149GS

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