Area Sales Support Manager

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands and more recently Ireland.

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network is serving thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 80 Distribution Centers, 2,455 Stores as well as 7,590 Repair Centers.

Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join our team.

Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

A high-performing Area Sales Manager is required to help us increase our customer acquisition and revenue growth by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximising sales and providing analysis and insight into sales performance.

Responsibilities:  

• You will be responsible for managing the sales team within your area.

• You will need to be able to identify new business and develop existing business within your area through well executed sales planning.

• You will also be expected to organise your team to carry out local market research and monitor and report information about competitor activity.

• Achieve growth in line with budget.

• Manage your team of BDM’s by measuring them against set business KPI’s.

• Responsible for the delivery of sales promotions and marketing material

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.

• Performance manages your team of BDM’s.

• Identification of training requirements for your team of BDM’s

• Assist in customer visits.

• High level of commercial awareness

To be successful in this role: 

• Experience in developing sales.

• Able to demonstrate leadership, planning and organisational skills.

• Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

In return we will offer you:

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement

• Structured career path and bespoke training

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.