At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct retailer visits and enhance accessory sales through coaching and support.
- Company: The Retail Performance Company focuses on customer-oriented transformation in the automotive sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a company car with a fuel card.
- Other info: This role requires approximately 70% national travel across the UK and Ireland.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team working on impactful projects for industry-leading clients.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in consulting and automotive aftersales is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Field-based
Company car & Fuel Card for business mileage
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Application Deadline: 10th July 2026
About Us: The Retail Performance Company is the consulting firm for the entire journey towards a customer-oriented transformation: from customer-centric strategy, through customer experience design, data analytics, to people empowerment and performance management. We have made it our mission to support our clients with holistic solutions from strategy to implementation from a single source. Our focus is on creating inspiring customer experiences for a sustainable and value-adding relationship between brands and end customers.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a proficient and dynamic Automotive Consultant to join our team for an exciting assignment with one of our industry-leading corporate clients within the automotive sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on-site (and remotely) with a global organisation, contributing to key projects and initiatives that drive corporate business transformation. Area of responsibility would include a pragmatic retailer network subset extending from Grimsby down to Exeter, with some activities in Ireland as well. Regular travel to visit retailers is part of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the promotion of central accessory programs & initiatives.
- Identify novel opportunities to enhance accessory sales within the retailer network.
- Compile best practices related to key accessory topics & develop innovative sales initiatives.
- Ensure the attainment of Retailer Accessory targets.
- Enhance the skills and knowledge of retailers to optimise Accessories and Lifestyle purchases, maximising sales-out opportunities.
- First point of contact for Retailer enquiries and communications out to the network.
- Conduct retailer physical and online visits.
- Provide ongoing coaching and support for retailers.
What We're Looking For:
Crucial Note: This role requires extensive national travel (approx. 70%) and a deep understanding of automotive aftersales. Because this lifestyle requires significant time on the road, we are looking for candidates with proven field-based experience who possess the personal resilience and family support necessary to thrive in this dynamic, high-mobility environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in consulting, customer support, sales, or relevant corporate roles.
- Previous automotive aftersales experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to adapt quickly and work independently in dynamic environments.
- Flexibility to work a field-based role that involves 70% national travel.
Desirable Experience:
- Awareness of importance of Relationship / Stakeholder Management.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data, and information from variable sources and make recommendations, identifying risks and opportunities, including Reporting dashboards, reports, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis), Outlook (email/calendar management), Word (document formatting, proofing), PowerPoint (presentations).
- Can demonstrate a high degree of being able to work on own initiative and motivation.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the Brand.
Qualifications:
- Education: Certification or proven experience working within the retailer environment.
- Fluent in English.
Why Join Us?
- Our work is customer-centric, interdisciplinary, and international. We wholeheartedly support our clients throughout all project phases, from strategy development to execution and steering.
- rpc is represented in twelve countries worldwide. Collaboration between our offices makes working at rpc an especially enriching intercultural experience.
- Opportunity to work with high-quality clients on impactful projects.
- Supportive and collaborative consultancy culture.
- Access to ongoing professional development and mentoring.
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Pension Plan.
- Private Healthcare.
- Cash back health care scheme.
Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Automotive Aftersales Consultant, Dealer Network Manager, Automotive Business Consultant, Aftersales Performance Manager, Accessory Sales Specialist, Retailer Coaching, Automotive Field Manager, Automotive Retail Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Experience Transformation, Performance Management, National Accounts Manager, Automotive Strategy Consultant, Service & Parts Manager, Field-Based Business Development may also be considered for this role.
Automotive Field-Based Consultant in Southampton employer: HR Inspire
The Retail Performance Company operates in twelve countries, offering a supportive consultancy culture. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development and mentoring, enhancing their skills in a collaborative environment. Located in the UK, the firm focuses on creating inspiring customer experiences.
