Accessories Marketing Specialist

Msx International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in the UK is seeking a Marketing Professional to lead the accessory sales strategy for Ford. You will enhance sales and profitability, serve as an expert on accessories, and work closely with dealers and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of marketing experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for commercial vehicles. This role includes a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Benefits

Salary up to £34,000 per year

25 days annual leave

Paid business expenses

Cashback Health Care Scheme

Car salary exchange scheme

Opportunities for global progression

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Marketing within a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to foster strong working relationships.
• Genuine interest and understanding of Commercial Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Improve sales and profitability of Ford accessories.
• Act as subject matter expert for accessory product queries.
• Ensure dealers have the right product support materials.
• Identify opportunities for additional accessories.
• Collaborate with public affairs team for promotions.

Skills

Building strong working relationships

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement. With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

Job Description

Join us to lead the way in maximizing accessory sales and profitability, acting as the go-to expert and innovator for Ford’s accessory portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Improve sales and profitability of Ford accessories
• Act as subject matter expert for accessory product queries, liaising with dealers, the field team, product marketing team, FCSD‑E marketing team, Technical Services and Daventry Parts Distribution Centre
• Ensure dealers have the right product support materials (fitting instructions etc) to support accessory sales
• Act as main point of contact with current/future suppliers for supplier‑branded accessories, to identify product / marketing / sales opportunities
• Identify additional accessories opportunities, evaluate the business case and work with suppliers / FCSD‑E to bring accessories to market
• Leverage the launch of new model launches to increase sales of accessories
• Support the pricing of accessories to ensure that we maximise sales and profitability
• Support the Accessory Marketing team in the development of sell in and sell out programmes and comms materials (e.g. image accuracy)
• Work with Ford College to ensure that accessories are integrated into dealer training courses
• Work in collaboration with the public affairs team on Dressing press garage vehicles to promote both vehicle and accessory ranges.
• Manage all accessory fixed content job menus including creation and administration
• Work with vehicle sales and marketing teams to identify opportunities where accessories can be used to dress ageing stock vehicles at national, regional or dealer level
• Ensure accessories are communicated in Ford of Britain Vehicle Brochures and approve FCSD content for all brochures in Burrows Ibrams and Nuworld online system
• Provide insight into the accessory competition (Halfords, online retailers and other Vehicle Manufacturers) to identify best practice

Qualifications

• Ideally 2–3 years of experience in Marketing, preferably within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships, coupled with excellent communication skills and a results‑driven mindset
• Genuine interest and solid understanding of Commercial Vehicles
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with a high level of enthusiasm and attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• up to £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave per year
• Paid business expenses
• Cashback Health Care Scheme
• Car salary exchange scheme
• Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly

Additional Information

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.