Trade Parts Sales Manager | Brentwood

Trade Sales Parts Manager | Employee-Owned Automotive Leader | Brentwood

Are you a results-driven B2B sales leader passionate about the automotive aftermarket? Lead a high-performing trade sales team based in Brentwood, Essex, where your dedication directly drives shared company profits through our unique Employee Ownership model!

Why Join Us?

We are a premier specialist in high-performance automotive parts, styling, and upgrade components, supporting specialists and performance workshops across the globe. As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), our staff members hold a direct stake in our business performance. This creates a genuinely collaborative workplace culture where team success translates directly into financial rewards for everyone.

What We Offer

• Compensation: £40,000 – £45,000 Basic + Profit Sharing & EOT Bonus (following 1 year of service)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:30 (30-minute lunch break), with occasional weekend attendance at major car shows and industry events
• Perks & Benefits: Increasing holiday allowance based on tenure, pension scheme, staff discounts, subsidised or free food, health and wellbeing support, free on-site parking, regularly scheduled European travel, and exciting team events

The Role

In this influential leadership position, your core duties will include:

• Team Leadership: Guiding, coaching, and managing the daily operations, targets, and KPIs for our EU Trade Sales Division.
• Business Growth: Overseeing outbound sales initiatives to meet revenue goals while maintaining profit margins and adhering to internal compliance and credit protocols.
• Client Development: Nurturing key relationships with existing B2B clients while actively identifying and onboarding new trade accounts.
• Overseas Engagement: Partnering with senior leadership on growth strategies, including spending approximately one week per month at our Netherlands facility and meeting key European accounts.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience managing sales or customer-facing teams.
• At least 2 years of experience working with automotive parts (aftermarket sector experience is strongly preferred).
• A proven track record in fast-paced B2B trade sales, parts distribution, or industrial wholesale environments.
• Reliable daily access to our site in Brentwood, Essex.

Accessible Locations

Situated in Brentwood, this site is an easy daily commute from:

• Chelmsford
• Romford
• Basildon
• Southend-on-Sea

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