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Key Account Manager – Automotive Aftermarket Distribution

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: Good Salary Neg ££ (Circa £55k - £60k) + Bonus + Car + Pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Glen Callum Associates Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4307GS

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Summary

Key Account Manager – Automotive Aftermarket Distribution

Strengthening our UK sales team:
Delivering and developing c class Garage Workshop Consumables programmes to vertical markets expanding across the Automotive Aftermarket is where our client excels. Their extensive experience enable MRO Workshops to efficiently and productively manage their workshop consumable usage. We are on the hunt for a Key Account Manager, National Account Manager or Senior Sales Development Executive to develop their Automotive Aftermarket distribution sector via Independent Motor Factors both car and CV and Trade Buying Groups / ITG’s / VM trade parts programmes.

Ideal Location – North (Manchester, Leeds. Liverpool, Nottingham, Derby)
Good Salary Neg ££ (Circa £55k – £60k) + Bonus + Car + Pension

Our utopia:
Our ideal candidate will have worked within the Automotive Aftermarket in a Senior Sales / Key Account or National Account capacity and be familiar with parts distribution & parts supply chains into the entire Automotive Aftermarket sector. Knowledge and previous experience of trading with key stakeholders within Automotive ITG’s and Aftermarket Buying Groups will be a key interest on this remit.

10 Key skills:
Knowledge and experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket in a senior field based capacity or highly sales driven environment.
Experience of handling ITG’S or Aftermarket Buying Groups is essential.
Proven track record in delivering sales within a Senior Account Management capacity.
Gravitas and ability to grab attention and present innovative ideas and solutions at board level.
High level of IT literacy, particularly presentations packages and analytical capabilities via Microsoft Excel.
Clear and concise communication skills written and verbally.
Professional outlook able to maintain and develop personal integrity with customers and internal stakeholders.
Highly organised with solid work ethic approaching tasks tenaciously.
Flexible to travel covering an expansive region and overnight as required.
Smart in appearance, punctual able to create excellent 1st impressions.

Meet the employer sessions:
Online screen interviews will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd via our “meet the employer” sessions. Please call Glen for an initial conversation on 07977 266309 or email gshepherd@glencallum.co.uk with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don’t delay.

JOB REF: 4307GS

Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

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