At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive automotive transformation by enhancing accessory sales and supporting retailers across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join a leading consulting firm focused on customer-centric strategies and experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture and opportunities for personal growth in an international environment.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects with global clients in a dynamic, travel-intensive role.
- Qualifications: Experience in consulting or sales, strong analytical skills, and a passion for the automotive industry.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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Location: Field-based - Company car & Fuel Card for business mileage
Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus
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 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.
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:
- [0-5] years of experience in consulting, customer support, sales, or relevant corporate roles.
- Previous automotive aftersales experience is vital.
- 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.
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UK & IRE Consultant - Automotive, Corporate in Southampton employer: HR Inspire
The Retail Performance Company is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful projects with industry-leading clients in the automotive sector. With a focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a company car and private healthcare, and a commitment to employee well-being, this field-based role provides a unique opportunity for growth and collaboration across a diverse, international team.
