Area Sales Manager

NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America's need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. In the century since, NAPA has exploded across the globe, carrying a reputation of quality and excellence with it. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, NAPA has become a market leading parts brand with a championship winning motorsport team. Now, over 275 AAG subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The prestigious NAPA Auto Parts family boasts a staggering 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, and Australia - and now the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.