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MSX International Automotive Field Trade Consultant in MAN, United Kingdom
Automotive Field Trade Consultant
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Date:25 Apr 2024
Location: MAN, GB
Company: MSX INTERNATIONAL
Automotive Field Trade Consultant
£40,000 + Bonus (OTE £45,000)
40 hours a week/permanent role
Field based – North/Central England
MSX International has the job for you!
MSX International is looking for a Field Trade Consultant to join our busy Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) team in the Northern and Central England region.
The Field Trade Consultant will support activity definition and manage the Trade Retailer network, implement trade sales processes and manage the delivery of the sales target within the region.
The Role
In this field-based role, the Field Trade Consultant will be responsible for their own territory, be responsible for driving the continued growth in genuine JLR parts sales to trade customers through our dedicated Trade Retailer network. Reporting to the Trade Operations Manager, this role requires you to coach and manage the trade sales activity of the Trade Retailer network. The Field Trade Consultant will ensure the Trade Retailers have all the right resources in place to provide a great service to their trade customers and will drive sales activity to achieve sales target. This includes leading by example in sales visits to key customers.
As part of this role, the Field Trade Consultant will:
• Engage with the Management team within each Trade Retailer business to support the trade sales objectives
• Set up the Trade Retailer operations to the prescribed standards and SLAs
• Organise the operational structure of the Trade Retailer to maximise quality and efficiency
• Gain participation and launch national and local campaign initiatives
• Define and implement sales development activity, with Business Plans for each Trade Retailer
• Support Trade Retailer sales activities, including customer visits, that will deliver trade parts sales growth
• Analyse trade sales business performance (turnover and KPIs) of each Trade Retailer to ensure achievement of sales targets and action plans
About you
This is a superb opportunity to work within a high performing and very successful Trade Programme. The role will work on behalf of one of the world’s most iconic automotive manufacturers, so the ability to inspire, coach and influence others to achieve exceptional results is required. Our ideal Field Trade Consultant will have:
A parts sales background (essential): this could be from a manufacturer trade parts team, dealer senior parts manager/sales manager or aftermarket distributor roles
A wide experience of automotive trade parts distribution operations and sales techniques
An analytical approach to activity planning as well as being able to work on strategy and development actions with the use of data to identify opportunities
A good skill level in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Good presentation and persuasion skills
A self-starter approach, with a proven track record of achieving parts trade sales targets
What’s in it for you?
At MSX, our employees are the force behind our success. We are dedicated to empowering and encouraging our people and offer flexible working methods to suit all. We are a Disability Confident Committed organisation who takes pride in our diverse workforce.
In joining MSX, you can enjoy:
Competitive salary
Company Car
Paid business mileage
25 days annual leave per year
Autonomy to run your own diary
Cash back health care scheme
Exclusive discounts on everyday purchases as well as exclusive discounts on car purchases
Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly
Working pattern and location
40 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Field based (Northern and Central England region)/homebased
About MSX
With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market, providing industry leading expertise that spans:
Consumer Engagement
Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
Actionable Insights
Diagnostics & Repair Enhancement
Warranty and Repair Efficiency
Technical Information
Learning Solutions
Sales Performance
The MSXI Purpose
To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world
The MSXI Mission
To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams,
and the power of technology, to craft tailored and innovative solutions
The MSXI Vision
To enhance every journey in the world of mobility
Please be advised that applications sent via email will not be considered. To ensure that your application will be reviewed by our team, send your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button above.
MSX is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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