JSL Solutions Ltd

Business Development Manager Northern England & Scotland £50,000 + Excellent Bonus + Hybrid Company Car + Excellent Benefits If you enjoy opening new doors, developing long-term customer relationships and building a territory with genuine growth potential, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. This is a role for someone who doesn't wait for opportunities to arrive. You'll have the freedom to develop your own territory, generate new business and build lasting relationships across multiple industries. The more proactive you are, the greater the opportunity to grow both the business and your own career. Joining a successful and ambitious UK manufacturer, you'll become part of a business that continues to invest in new products, new markets and its people. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for developing business across Northern England and Scotland, working with distributors, motor factors and customers across the automotive, industrial and manufacturing sectors. Whilst the automotive aftermarket remains an important part of the business, there is significant opportunity to develop new markets where the company's specialist chemical products offer real commercial advantages. This is not simply an account management role. Your ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and convert prospects into long-term customers will be central to your success. What You Will Do and What You Will Achieve Develop new business opportunities across Northern England and Scotland Build strong relationships with distributors, motor factors and industrial customers Identify opportunities within manufacturing, engineering and specialist industrial markets Manage and develop an active sales pipeline from initial enquiry through to successful conversion Increase sales within existing accounts by identifying additional opportunities and product applications Monitor competitor activity and market trends, helping shape future commercial strategy Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service and technical support Represent the business professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events Your success will be measured by territory growth, customer acquisition, account development and the long-term relationships you build. What We're Looking For You'll probably already be working in a field-based business development or account management role. You may currently be selling: Automotive aftermarket products Industrial consumables Chemical products Workshop supplies Engineering products Technical B2B solutions More importantly, you'll bring: A proven track record of developing new business Experience managing a sales pipeline and converting opportunities Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Strong commercial awareness A proactive, self-motivated approach The confidence to work independently across a large geographical territory Experience selling into distributors, motor factors or industrial customers would be highly advantageous. What You Get In Return £50,000 basic salary Excellent Performance-related bonus Hybrid company car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance A high degree of autonomy Long-term career development The opportunity to help shape the future growth of an ambitious business About the Company Our client is a respected UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist chemical solutions, supplying customers across the automotive aftermarket, industrial, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With continued investment in product development and ambitious growth plans, the business offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing new markets and making a genuine commercial impact. If you're looking for a role where your initiative, drive and relationship-building skills will be recognised and rewarded, this is well worth a conversation. Apply today and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart for further details. JSL Solutions - Recruitment The Right Way. Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the automotive and industrial aftermarket.

UK National Accounts Manager Automotive Aftermarket £50,000 £55,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Are you an experienced National or Key Accounts Manager with a background in the automotive aftermarket? Do you enjoy building long-term customer relationships while also driving growth and profitability? Looking for a role where you can take real ownership of high-profile accounts and make your mark in a growing business? If so, this could be the ideal next step. The Role We re recruiting a UK National Accounts Manager to take charge of key strategic accounts in the automotive aftermarket. You ll be responsible for strengthening relationships, growing sales, and ensuring top-level service delivery to some of the industry s biggest customers. You ll be trusted with real autonomy. Developing account-specific strategies, managing promotions, and working closely with internal teams to deliver solutions that fit. With a collaborative culture and strong support behind you, you ll have everything you need to succeed. Key Responsibilities: Manage and grow relationships with national and strategic accounts Drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction across your portfolio Create account-specific business plans and promotional strategies Collaborate with product, marketing, and technical teams to deliver excellent service Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to spot opportunities Represent the business at customer meetings, trade events, and exhibitions What s in it for you? £50,000 £55,000 salary plus a performance-related bonus Car allowance and full travel expenses A pivotal role in managing some of the most important accounts in the UK aftermarket Autonomy to shape and deliver account strategies with full support from internal teams A stable, growing business with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture Genuine career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand What We re Looking For Proven experience in national or key account management within the automotive aftermarket Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills Ability to build long-term, influential relationships at all levels Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills Willingness to travel nationally to support your accounts This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected automotive aftermarket business in a role where your contribution will be visible, valued, and rewarded. Apply now and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment will be in touch. JSL Recruitment The right way. Specialists in: Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment Sales & Marketing Recruitment Senior Appointments & Executive Search