Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager - Automotive Parts & Trade Sales

35,000- 38,000 Basic Salary (DOE) + Bonus OTE 42,500+ Company Car & Fuel Card

Field-Based Aberdeen & Surrounding Areas

Ideal locations include deal locations include Aberdeen, Westhill, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Portlethen, Banchory, Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Kintore, Kemnay, Dyce, Balmedie, Newmachar, Oldmeldrum, Blackburn, Laurencekirk, Turriff, Alford and surrounding areas.

Join a Global Automotive Brand and Take Ownership of a High-Potential Territory

Are you an ambitious automotive sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships, developing accounts, and winning new business?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised vehicle manufacturer, supporting independent garages and workshops with genuine automotive parts and manufacturer-backed programmes. You'll inherit an established territory with existing customer relationships, giving you a strong platform for growth while offering significant opportunities to develop new business.

If you're motivated by targets, enjoy being out in the field with customers, and want to take ownership of your own territory, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Area Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in driving sales growth across your territory, supporting both existing customers and new business development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Growing sales of genuine automotive parts to independent garages and workshops.
• Building strong relationships with existing customers and developing account performance.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across the territory.
• Promoting manufacturer campaigns, initiatives, and sales promotions.
• Delivering engaging and consultative sales presentations.
• Expanding and maintaining a robust customer database.
• Providing exceptional customer service to drive customer loyalty and retention.
• Planning and managing your territory effectively to maximise sales opportunities.
• Monitoring local market activity and identifying growth opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with dealership and manufacturer teams to support business objectives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry and a talent for building long-term customer relationships.

We'd particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Automotive parts sales.
• Motor factors.
• Dealership parts departments.
• Automotive aftermarket sales.
• Trade parts operations.
• Account management or business development within the automotive sector.

You'll also bring:

• A proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
• The confidence to identify and win new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and territory management capabilities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to sales success.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• Represent a respected global automotive brand.
• Inherit an established territory with existing customer relationships and genuine growth potential.
• Take ownership of your own region and make a visible impact on business performance.
• Excellent earning potential with competitive salary, bonus structure, company car and fuel card.
• Manufacturer training and ongoing professional development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
• Join a successful and supportive sales team committed to growth, innovation, and customer excellence.

Interested?

Ready to take the next step in your automotive sales career?

Apply today with your CV or contact Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).

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Glen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, leveraging extensive industry expertise and a global network to connect exceptional talent with leading organisations worldwide.

Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.