Business Development Manager

About the RoleBusiness Development ManagerSuccession to Country Manager (3-Year Plan)£50,000s + Bonus + Company Car + BenefitsMidlands / Central UK Automotive AftermarketWhat if your next move wasn’t just another sales roleBut a clear path to running a country within 3 years?I’m currently working with a major OE manufacturer within the automotive aftermarket.A brand you will already know.Strong globally.Established in the UK and Ireland aftermarket.This isn’t a replacement hire.It’s succession planning done properly.Why Apply?Clear progression into a Country Manager position within 3 yearsWork directly alongside an experienced Business Unit leaderRepresent a brand that already has strong market credibilityAutonomy to develop accounts and influence growth strategySalary in the £50,000s with bonus, company car and additional benefitsA role that builds towards leadership, not just another sales cycleThe OpportunityThe brief is simple.Over the next 3 years, you’ll work directly with the current Business Unit Manager.Learn the market.Understand the customers.Build relationships.Get under the skin of the business.Then step into the role when they retire.What You’ll Be DoingDeveloping relationships across motor factors and buying groupsManaging and growing key aftermarket accounts across the UK and IrelandIdentifying new business opportunities and driving commercial growthWorking closely with internal and international teamsBuilding the knowledge and credibility needed to step into leadershipAbout YouYou might not be at that level today.That’s the point.They’re not expecting a finished article.They’re looking for someone with:A solid understanding of the UK and Ireland automotive aftermarketExperience selling into motor factors and/or buying groupsA background in sales or account managementThe ambition to step up and run a business unitThe willingness to learn and develop into a leadership roleWhat Makes This Different?You’re not being thrown in.You’ll be supported by:An experienced UK leaderA well-established international structureA brand that already opens doorsThis is one of those roles where, in a few years’ time, you’ll either say:’I’m glad I took that step ‘ Or ‘I wish you had’.Midlands-based is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates across the central UK region.Apply today and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions – Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart for further details.JSL Solutions – Recruitment The Right Way.Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the industrial and automotive aftermarket.