Business Development Manager

Business 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 07908 893621.

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