Divisional Trade Parts Representative

BMW; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in Bedford is looking for a Divisional Trade Parts Representative to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets. The candidate should have proven experience in automotive parts sales, excellent communication skills, and a background in account management. The role offers numerous rewards, including generous leave, retail discounts, and professional development opportunities. Join the team if you have a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and the drive to succeed.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on cars and services

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare support

Paid volunteer day

Company share purchase plan

Referral rewards

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in automotive parts sales or trade sales.
• Strong knowledge of OEM and aftermarket components.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and maintain relationships with trade customers.
• Identify growth opportunities and upsell products.
• Win new trade business and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Automotive parts sales

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Parts cataloguing tools

Job description

Group1 Bedford is looking for aDivisional Trade Parts Representative.

Your role

Working with world-class brands as a Trade Parts Representative you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across multiple sites and Business Partners. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What you’ll do day to day

• Account Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with existing trade customers, acting as their primary point of contact
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities within accounts, upselling products and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Prospect and win new trade business through regular visits to garages, body shops, and fleet operators.
• Reactivate dormant accounts and consistently grow territory revenue year-on-year.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategy and stay ahead.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, quotations, and sales using CRM systems.
• Visit independent garages, body shops, and fleet operators regularly to showcase and promote automotive parts and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manufacturer partners to support promotions, launches, and ensure pricing and service standards align with company policies.

Your profile

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here− if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Proven background in automotive parts sales, trade sales, or account management, with strong knowledge of OEM and aftermarket components.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships.
• Self-motivated and target-driven, capable of working independently to meet performance goals
• Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and parts cataloguing tools, with a solid understanding of trade customer expectations
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant role, full UK driving licence required, and flexibility for early visits or customer events.

Rewards

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open toflexible workingoptions – just ask

Company

If you’re dedicated to customer experience, have a drive to help others and share a passion for design, technology, and engineering, you could be a valuable member of a BMW Group Retailer Team.

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