Business Development Manager

DescriptionBusiness Development Manager
Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Repairer Network
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager, covering Northern UK, to drive aftermarket parts sales and management of a Repairer Network on behalf of a global vehicle manufacturer.
Our ideal candidate will have a first-class knowledge in the areas of automotive parts, franchise dealer operations and independent aftermarket repairers.
Salary ££competitive dependent upon experience + car + pension + income protection + life assurance + 25 days holiday
Ideal Location - M62 corridor - Manchester, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Brighouse, Dewsbury, Batley
Our ideal candidate
Ability to develop strong business relationships managing the process from initial contact to supporting the onboarding of independent garages to the programme.
An extensive knowledge and experience of the independent garages and franchise dealers.
Good knowledge of business data and the ability to interrogate data.
Experience of aftersales process best practice implementation.
Excellent commercial awareness including working knowledge of budgets, KPIs, return on investment, marketing principles, training, coaching and strategic planning principles.
Strong influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to work within tight and demanding deadlines.
Capable of developing excellent operating relationships at all levels within dealers and independent network.The position
Identify, prospect and contact suitable independent dealers and repairers within a defined area.
Present and explain the features and benefits of the programme at all management levels.
Provide on-going support to franchisees enabling growth in parts sales and purchase loyalty.
Support franchise member's events, shows and marketing initiatives.
On-boarding of franchisee members including systems and processes.
Support and coach franchisee staff in customer handling and sales techniques.
Implementation and support national programmes and initiatives.
Coach franchisees in the production of marketing plans, local marketing activity, strategy and monitor deployment.
Implementation of workshop reporting process, result analysis production of action plans as necessary.
Ensure minimum standards are adhered to for both customer service and physical standards.Apply in Confidence
To apply for the role of Business Development Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Parts please make contact with our retained recruitment partner Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly for a further chat on [phone number removed].
Glen Callum Associates are a leading international recruitment company serving the automotive, aftermarket and tech engineering markets globally
JOB Ref: 4029KB - Business Development Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Repairer Network
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Contract TypePermanentAdded10m 29dID3213385