At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Toyota Centres by optimising trade parts operations and driving growth.
- Company: Join a leading automotive brand with a focus on excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development in the automotive industry.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping dealer networks achieve their full potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in car parts sales and strong account management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about automotive trade parts and helping dealer networks reach their full potential? We're looking for a Trade Parts Business Consultant to support Toyota's Centre network across the area around Manchester and Nottingham, driving growth and operational excellence in trade parts.
About the Role
You’ll work directly with Toyota Centre partners to optimise their trade parts operations through hands‑on consultation, coaching, and performance analysis — helping them hit Toyota's standards for customer service, efficiency, and profitability.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Toyota Centre Parts Managers and teams to develop and execute trade parts strategies
- Conduct operational reviews (stock, resourcing, process efficiency, profitability) and build long-term business plans, securing senior‑level buy‑in
- Visit trade customers to coach parts teams on spotting and closing sales opportunities
- Track performance metrics and share insights to support business reviews and planning
- Identify and share best practices from high performers across the network
- Support rollout of trade parts campaigns, initiatives, and pricing strategies
- Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategy
What You’ll Bring
- Solid experience in car parts sales
- Trade business experience within the automotive industry
- 3+ years of account management experience
- Solid understanding of automotive trade dynamics, Centre operations, and supply chains
- Strong coaching, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment
- Strong commercial acumen and a customer‑first mindset
- Proficient in CRM tools and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel regularly to client sites (up to 4x/week)
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