Trade Parts Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced automotive Trade Parts Business Development Manager, looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to work for the South West's largest automotive dealership group?

Due to operational need, the Jaguar Land Rover Division of Helston Garages Group, require an energetic and enthusiastic Trade Parts Business Development Manager to join our vibrant team to oversee the Jaguar Land Rover Retailers within the division covering Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and Devon.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive basic salary
• Achievable bonus scheme
• Workplace pension (salary exchange option)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend rewards
• Life assurance
• Discounted sales, MOT, products, parts & servicing

What will I be responsible for?

• Developing and growing the trade parts sales
• Identify and bring on-board new independent garages, JLR specialists and body shops
• Negotiate a sale while developing long term, meaningful relationships with our customers
• Increasing parts sales

Could this be the role for me?

• Experience in a B2B sales environment, with a proven track record of achieving results
• The ability to interrogate data to ensure that multiple sales call objectives are set prior to visiting customers
• Experience in customer account management and a passion for providing excellent service
• Strong IT skills preferred but must be proficient in Microsoft Programmes such as Excel
• A good working knowledge of Kerridge would be an advantage
• A full and valid UK driving licence

The Company

Helston Garages Group was founded in 1960, today we partner with 13 automotive brands, have 37 outlets and employ in the region of 980 people throughout the South West of England with businesses across Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

A major part of our success has been the emphasis that we place on creating and maintaining a skilled, knowledgeable and contented workforce. The effectiveness of this approach is demonstrated by the large proportion of our employees who stay with the Group for many years. Over a third of our staff have been with the Company for a decade or more, with approximately 90 of our staff having worked with us for more than 20 years.

We believe that we offer a stable and enjoyable working environment for our employees. Career development is enthusiastically encouraged by the Management and our Manufacturer partners, with dedicated programmes helping employees and our Apprentices with their progression and ongoing careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top 25 dealer groups in the UK. If you feel you have the skills, aptitude and attitude to be our Trade Parts Business Development Manager then please click 'apply'.

For a number of reasons, and without notice, Helston Garages Group reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.