Sales Manager

Aftermarket Sales Manager – UK, Ireland & France Take ownership of three key European automotive markets and use your aftermarket network to drive real commercial growth. This is a senior sales role where your relationships, distributor knowledge and commercial instinct will directly shape the company’s expansion across the UK, Ireland and France. You will have the autonomy to open new distribution channels, develop key accounts and influence the future automotive strategy for the region. If you enjoy building revenue, developing distributor partnerships and seeing the direct results of your work in market growth, this role offers exactly that. The Opportunity You will be joining a well-established European manufacturer with strong brands and a growing presence across the automotive aftermarket. The business is now investing in further expansion across the UK, Ireland and France. Your role will be to accelerate this growth by developing new distributor partnerships, strengthening existing relationships and expanding the company’s presence within key aftermarket channels. Your market knowledge and contacts will allow you to identify opportunities quickly and convert them into long-term commercial partnerships. The Role Your focus will be to grow sales through distributor networks and key accounts across the region. You will: • Develop new non-exclusive distributors and key accounts to increase market coverage • Strengthen existing distributor relationships to drive consistent sales growth • Build structured account plans that unlock long-term opportunities • Sell product concepts and commercial programmes that help distributors grow their business • Identify market gaps and competitor activity to uncover new opportunities • Support and coach regional sales representatives and merchandisers to improve performance • Work closely with European leadership to refine and execute the automotive aftermarket sales strategy The success of this role will be measured by distributor growth, new customer acquisition and increased market share across the region. Working Model • Hybrid role with flexibility and no fixed office days. • You will manage your territory independently and travel where the opportunities are. • Office presence is only required when needed, ideally near the Manchester area. • UK-based candidates are preferred, although candidates based in Ireland or France may also be considered if they bring the right network. About You You will be a commercially driven automotive aftermarket sales professional who knows how to grow distributor networks and build long-term customer relationships. You will likely have: • Senior experience within the automotive aftermarket • A strong network across the UK aftermarket, ideally with contacts in France • Experience developing distributor partnerships and non-exclusive channels • Strong commercial awareness including account planning and market analysis • The credibility to build relationships with distributors, key accounts and prospects • High levels of sales drive, resilience and adaptability Business-level French is needed. Package • £65,000 – £73,000 salary • Performance-related bonus (adjustable ±20%) • Company car • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you have the network and ambition to grow distributor partnerships across multiple European markets, this is a role where you can make a genuine commercial impact. Apply today, and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart for further information. JSL Solutions – Recruitment...The Right Way. Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the automotive and industrial aftermarket.