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 TField 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 You can learn more about MSX International on our website