Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Automotive Aftermarket Sales Manager to join a leading European manufacturer with ambitious growth plans.

We're looking for someone with a proven track record of developing sales through automotive aftermarket distributors.

Experience within aerosols, paints, lubricants, consumables, car care or similar aftermarket products would be ideal, but we're equally interested in strong commercial professionals who understand the aftermarket distribution channel.

If you have the contacts, commercial ability and drive to grow sales, this role offers genuine autonomy, strategic influence and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

What's on offer

Salary: £65,000-£73,000 basic

Bonus: annual bonus equal to one month's salary with ±20% adjustment based on performance

Benefits: Company car, 25 days' holiday

Ideal locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Oxford, Leicester, Coventry, Liverpool, Northampton, Derby, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Warrington, Reading

The role

As Senior Automotive Sales Manager, you'll take ownership of driving growth across the region, developing distributor performance, and deepening customer intimacy in line with the wider automotive strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Expanding sales through distributors and key accounts.


• Developing and executing regional sales strategies aligned to long‑term growth objectives.


• Building strong, trust‑based relationships with customers, partners and industry stakeholders.


• Identifying new commercial opportunities through market analysis, competitor insight and customer feedback.


• Leading concept selling, account planning and customer development initiatives.


• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure service levels, product availability and operational excellence.


• Providing functional leadership to Sales Representatives and Merchandisers (no disciplinary responsibility).

This is a role for someone who thrives on being in front of customers, shaping commercial direction, and brings a solid knowledge of the automotive aftermarket.

Our ideal candidate

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Senior‑level experience within the automotive aftermarket.


• A strong and proven network across the UK aftermarket distributors and buying groups; French market contacts are a significant advantage.


• Experience acquiring, developing and managing non‑exclusive distributors.


• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in market analysis, concept selling and strategic account planning.


• High levels of motivation, resilience, adaptability and customer focus.

If you enjoy shaping regional strategy, building meaningful customer relationships and driving commercial growth across multiple markets, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.

Register your interest

To register your interest for this position, please send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh for an introductory chat on 07908 893621.

Job Reference: 4350KBA - Sales Manager- Automotive Aftermarket

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