Area Sales Manager up to 45.000 GBP Permanent 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Field (Warwick area) Do you have a passion for the automotive industry and want to step ahead in your career within MSX? We have the job for you! At MSX, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager to support our clients in the UK. The Role The Area Sales Manager is responsible for Customer Service sales development driving the business to achieve the target in terms of products and services aftermarket sale. Tasks will contain: * Achieve quarterly and yearly sales targets in turnover and margin for his/her area; * Explain, share and sign with dealers the yearly Contract * Provide to dealers regular follow-up on results and manage incentive programs to guarantee results in line with targets; * Analyse sales trends and share KPI with dealers (sell-in, sell-out, stock management, performance by commodity and by channel, competitor benchmark...); * Build and follow-up, together with dealers, sales & marketing action plans in order to develop parts and service business for each sales channel of the dealer (starting from the assessment of the business potential of dealer area up to the definition of a customer prospecting plan); * Take the ownership for all sales opportunities and issues identified by dealers with strong focus on incremental business; * Coach and support dealer aftermarket sales force monitoring their visit plan and building with them a customized action plan (weekly business calls and monthly meetings with dealer parts manager and the dealer salesforce); * Schedule visits to dealers, sub-dealers, workshops and local OEMs with a regular calendar; * Provide regular sales forecasts to the management identifying risks/opportunities and deviations from the plan, explaining causals and finding alternative plans to achieve target; * Contributing to understand competitive positioning and providing input for future product needs as well as industrial footprint to meet customers demand. About you This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is result-oriented, has great coaching and problem solving skills. Our ideal Area Sales Manager has logical approach, as well as: * Engineering or Economical Degree (or equivalent title) * Powertrain product knowledge * Knowledge of sell and negotiation techniques * Experience in similar roles (knowledge of finance, credit risk control, international business rules and procedures) * Experience in building Customer relationship and Deliver Customer Satisfaction * Professional English is a must, fluent Italian is nice to have * Ready to travel 3 days/week In addition to the core skills, experience and knowledge required to be a success, our ideal candidate will live by the MSX values of: 1. Getting it done 2. Proving our words with our actions 3. Creating a better tomorrow for our clients, every single day 4. Fearlessly exploring new roads 5. Delivering on our commitments 6. Being exceptional teammates What’s in it for you? When you join our team, you become part of the MSX International family. It’s more than a job – it’s the opportunity to build a career, make a difference, and be part of an exciting industry. 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: * Up to £45,000 per year * 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays * Company contributory pension plan * Cash back health care scheme * exclusive discounts on everyday purchases * exclusive discounts on car purchases * potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly * Company car * Life assurance Working pattern and location 40 hours per week Monday - Friday Location: Field Manage own time Permanent contract About MSX: With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide 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 Building trust since 1931, our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market. 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 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