PartsPlus Business Development Executive

Gates Ford; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Harlow is seeking a PartsPlus Business Development Executive to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with strong organizational skills and an enthusiasm to exceed sales targets. Benefits include a company pension scheme, staff discounts on vehicles, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Staff discount on vehicle sales and servicing

Introductory commission bonuses for vehicle sales

Qualifications

• Must be a confident and capable communicator, both written and verbally.
• Basic understanding of using a computer, training provided.
• Good organizational skills are required.
• An enthusiastic desire to succeed and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build strong relationships with customers.
• Maintain product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity.
• Identify new opportunities within your territory.

Skills

Confident communicator

Basic computer skills

Good organizational skills

Enthusiastic to succeed

Ability to work independently and in a team

Structuring call plans

Job description

Overview

PartsPlus Business Development Executive – Location: Harlow. Closing Date: 31/10/2025. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Benefits: 25 Days Holiday Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount on Vehicles and Servicing, Career Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build strong relationships with all Customers, including regular face-to-face visits
• Maintain product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity
• Attend weekly 1 to 1’s with your Centre Manager
• Maintain accurate Customer records
• Provide the highest level of Customer service
• Identify new opportunities within your territory
• Achieve personal and centre targets

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Be a confident and capable communicator, both written and verbally
• Basic understanding of using a computer, full training of systems and software used will be provided
• Good organisational skills
• An enthusiastic desire to succeed and exceed sales targets
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to work to a structured call plan, delivering on key sales objectives and targets

About Parts Plus

Ford of Britain have launched a National Network of Parts Plus Centres that will provide an exceptional range of services all designed to support the sale of trade parts directly to independent repairers and body shops.

Parts Plus has been designed to focus on meeting the needs of existing and new trade customers and your local Parts Plus Centre will hold extensive, competitively priced stock of Genuine Ford, Motorcraft and Omnicraft parts, supplied through a reliable, regular and professional delivery service.

Parts Plus has been carefully designed with a core focus on local business knowledge. You will receive friendly and helpful advice from product experts and will be able to take advantage of the many exciting product and marketing promotions and offers that will be available within the Parts Plus programme.

Equal Opportunity

Gates Ford are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Our hiring decisions are made using an unbiased approach and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates to feel welcome.

Reasonable Adjustments

All interviews assess the skills of the job itself and should not put you at a disadvantage of your disability/condition. If you require reasonable adjustment, please let us know so we can accommodate you. To do this, please include your reasonable adjustment requirements during the application stage or contact the person who offered you an interview. You do not have to disclose your condition when you are applying for a role with us. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Perks and Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount on vehicle sales and servicing
• Introductory commission bonuses for vehicle sales and employee referrals

Application Information

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Company Details

Reg. Office: Gates Corner, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EG. Registered in England. Company Reg. No. 245843. FCA Reg. No 311218 | VAT Reg. No GB 246 1372 72. © Frank G Gates Ltd © 2025 Gates. All Rights Reserved.