Business Development Manager – Automotive Aftermarket North of England & Scotland | £40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus | Company Car | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Life Assurance | Pension Scheme We’re recruiting a Business Development Manager to represent one of the best-known brands in the automotive aftermarket. If you know the factor network, thrive in a commercial sales environment, and want to work for a business that values quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships, this is a role to consider. The Role Covering the North of England and Scotland, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing relationships with motor factors and key trade accounts. This is a field-based position with plenty of variety – from joint customer visits with factor reps to presenting new promotions and attending regional trade events. It’s a hands-on sales role that combines relationship management with commercial thinking and market insight. Your key responsibilities will include: * Managing and developing relationships with factor branches and their sales teams * Supporting reps in the field through joint visits, product promotion, and end-user engagement * Attending trade events, supporting product launches, and driving regional brand presence * Building rapport with key decision-makers to influence product ranging and promotional activity * Preparing for meetings with data and insight to add real value to conversations * Suggesting and supporting relevant marketing and promotional campaigns across the territory What’s in it for you? * Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience * Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme * Company Car: Fully expensed vehicle * Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays – giving you meaningful time to recharge * Pension Scheme: With strong employer contributions * Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family * Work-Life Balance: Autonomy to manage your own diary and region * Support: Backing from a trusted global brand with a strong UK team * Career Growth: Progression opportunities within a respected group that invests in its people What we’re looking for: * A proven BDM or Area Sales Manager in the automotive aftermarket, ideally with knowledge of the commercial vehicle factor * Strong knowledge of motor factors, distribution channels, and trade sales * A consultative, value-led sales style – this is about long-term partnerships, not quick wins * Comfortable with CRM tools, meeting preparation, and making data work for you * A confident communicator who thrives in a field-based, customer-facing environment * Someone who understands how to build trust and credibility at all levels of the customer journey If you’re ready for a fresh challenge with a respected brand and you want to play a key role in shaping regional success, we’d love to hear from you. Please click the ‘Apply’ button and Stewart Lupton, JSL Solutions - Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date. Just send what you have, and we’ll deal with that later. JSL - Recruitment...The Right Way. Specialists in: * Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment * Sales and Marketing Recruitment * Senior Appointments and Executive Search