Trade Client Manager - South West Region

About the role

MSX International, a global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry, is hiring a field-based Trade Client Manager for its genuine trade parts business in the South West of England. The role supports a network of premium automotive retailers representing a globally recognised premium vehicle manufacturer, using business insight and performance analysis to help retailers grow their direct sales.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse retailer performance, identify opportunities and risks, and give data-driven recommendations for genuine parts sales growth.
• Provide root cause analysis and practical solutions to business challenges and performance gaps.
• Develop strategic growth plans and track and communicate the commercial impact of recommendations and improvement initiatives.
• Work with Heads of Business, Parts Managers, Parts Advisors, Business Development Managers and other retailer and manufacturer stakeholders.
• Present complex business data clearly, and deliver professional presentations, business reviews and performance updates to retailer management teams.
• Travel extensively throughout the region, including regular overnight stays.

Required profile

• Experienced automotive professionals such as current or former Parts Managers, Regional/Area Managers, Automotive Aftermarket professionals or Trade Parts Business Development Managers.
• Candidates from outside the automotive sector are also welcome if they show strong business acumen, analytical capability and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to interpret business performance data, build strategic plans and influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong analytical ability, including interpreting business performance data.
• Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

What we offer

• Salary of £40,000 base plus an additional £5,000 annual OTE bonus.
• Company car and paid business mileage.
• 25 days annual leave per year.
• Autonomy to run your own diary.
• Cash back health care scheme and potential for progression with global opportunities.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is field-based in the South West of England or home-based.