Area Sales Operations Manager

Automotive Parts Sales Operations Manager

Permanent

Field Based

Scotland

Are you an experienced parts professional? Are you looking for your next challenge?

MSX International has the job for you!

MSX International is looking for an Automotive Parts Sales Operations Manager to contribute towards the commercial aspirations of the Trade Parts business for our automotive partner, a Premium car manufacturer with significant market share and presence in the UK.

The Role

The Area Sales Operations Manager will be responsible for driving sales in a specified territory with a focus on two key objectives:

• Working with the franchised retailer network developing sales & marketing initiatives in line with the overarching business plan and programme standards.

• Capturing appropriate market share and revenue through the independent repairer segment.

Additionally, the Automotive Parts Sales Operations Manager will:

• Create bespoke sales and marketing plans for Trade Parts Dealers.
• Implement promotional initiatives to IMT’s in your assigned territory supporting the Retailers in your business area.
• Have proven credibility as a sales consultant to the Trade Parts Dealers.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets & profitability.
• Support programme brand standards and compliance.
• Identify, qualify and capture revenue opportunities within your assigned territory.
• Gather and feedback market analysis and competitor intelligence.
• Management of multiple high priority projects.
• Maintain and share a fully updated business activity diary.
• Utilise the business activity tool to keep an updated record of activity and share
• reporting with retailers.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with high level of experience in Trade Parts and strong customer relationship skills.

To be successful in this role the Automotive Parts Sales Operations Manager will have:

• 5 years plus, sales management experience within large automotive parts wholesaler, or successful OEM Dealer with unrivalled overall parts sales knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of automotive parts sector (OEM / OES).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to travel within allocated geographical area.
• Strong business acumen and customer focus

What’s in it for you?

At MSX, our employees are the force behind our success. We are dedicated to empowering and encouraging our people and offer flexible working methods to suit all. We are a Disability Confident Committed organisation who takes pride in our diverse workforce.

In joining MSX, you can enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Company car, fuel & credit card and laptop
• Company contributory pension plan
• Cashback healthcare scheme
• Life Assurance
• Car Salary Exchange Scheme
• Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly.

Working pattern and location

• 40 Hours / week Mon > Fri
• Travelling
• Field based
• Based in Scotland

About MSX

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Diagnostics & Repair Enhancement
• Warranty and Repair Efficiency
• Technical Information
• Learning Solutions
• Sales Performance 

The MSXI Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSXI Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams,

and the power of technology, to craft tailored and innovative solutions

The MSXI Vision

To enhance every journey in the world of mobility

Please be advised that applications sent via email will not be considered. To ensure that your application will be reviewed by our team, send your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.