Trade Parts Sales Representative

Renault Retail Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Cardiff is seeking a Trade Parts Sales Representative to drive B2B sales of automotive parts and accessories. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, with opportunities for career progression. Basic salary is £28,000 with OTE of £35,000, and benefits include a company car, mobile phone, and annual leave. This position is a fixed-term contract with the potential for extension. Applications through the recruitment platform are encouraged.

Benefits

Company car

Mobile phone

Annual leave

Pension with life assurance

Training and career development opportunities

Discounts on vehicle, parts, and services

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy, target-driven environment.
• Genuine interest in developing professional relationships.
• Transferable skills are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with a broad customer base.
• Visit customer premises and represent the business at trade events.
• Build trust by understanding customer needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Customer-focused approach

Experience in B2B sales

Job description

Overview

Trade Parts Sales Representative (Field‑Based) Cardiff, CF11
£28,000 basic salary + bonus (OTE £35,000) + company car
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract

Renault Cardiff is seeking a Trade Parts Sales Representative to join our established Trade Parts Hub in Cardiff on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is a field‑based, client‑ and business customer‑facing role focused on B2B sales of branded automotive parts, accessories and consumables from our core brands Renault, Dacia and Alpine. The territory covers Cardiff’s CF postcodes and neighbouring NP, SA and HR areas, working with existing trade customers and cultivating new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture long‑term relationships with a broad customer base, managing accounts with care while identifying opportunities to grow sales and profitability.
• Visit customer premises, welcome clients to the Trade Parts Hub in Cardiff, and represent the business at trade events or exhibitions.
• May include parts deliveries when covering parts driver colleagues; adjust routes and timing to coincide with diarised rep visits to relevant clients.
• Build trust by understanding customer needs and delivering a consistently positive experience.

Qualifications and skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with people and organise workload in a busy, target‑driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while valuing collaboration and support from colleagues.
• Customer‑focused approach and a genuine interest in developing professional relationships.
• Previous experience in B2B sales, field sales, account management or automotive parts is advantageous but not required; transferable skills and the right mindset are welcome.

Working hours, salary and benefits

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a one‑hour lunch break (40 hours per week).

Salary: Basic salary £28,000 per annum, with a monthly bonus scheme enabling on‑target earnings of £35,000 per annum or more.

Benefits: Company car from day one, tax‑efficient company car after one month’s service, business mileage, mobile phone and laptop. 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension with life assurance, share incentive scheme, training and career development opportunities, and employee‑ and family‑friendly benefits (Holiday Buy/Sell, enhanced maternity/paternity policies, vehicle, parts and services discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work, discounted gym membership).

Contract and progression

Beyond the fixed‑term contract, successful contribution during this period may lead to consideration of a contract extension or a suitable permanent opportunity, subject to business requirements at the time.

How to apply

Please click Apply and follow the instructions provided by our recruitment platform, including uploading your CV.

Raja Mallik from the Recruitment Team will contact shortlisted candidates.

No agencies please.