Key Account Manager

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 Senior Sales / 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 (phone number removed) or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay.

JOB REF: 4149GS