Business Development Executive

PartsPlus Gateshead

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:00 

Salary: £31,000 basic plus bonus

We believe exceptional people make PartsPlus an outstanding place to work and are always looking for talented people to join our growing family. As a Business Development Executive here at Gateshead you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with new and existing Customers and achieving sales growth for the Customer based in your defined territory.

• Are you a 'Team Player'?
• Do you have a 'can do' attitude to get things done?
• Do you enjoy talking to different people?
• Do you love to sell?
• Are you up for a challenge?

If the answer is yes to the above questions, then this role could be right for you...

Responsibilities

• Develop and build strong relationships with all Customers, including regular face to face visits
• Retaining a full knowledge base of all of our stock, parts, accessories and pricing strategies
• Utilising product presentations in order to effectively demonstrate our parts / accessories to potential customers
• Attend weekly 1 to 1's with your Centre Manager
• Maintain accurate Customer records using our App
• Provide the highest level of Customer service
• Identify new opportunities with your territory, and maximise results and sales opportunities through advanced preparation and planning

Key Skills Required

You'll be a real go-getter with heaps of industry knowledge and demonstrable sales experience. We need someone who has automotive product expertise as well as a good technical understanding of automotive maintenance. Previous experience working in an Automotive Parts department is desirable.

You must be a natural and confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner, and be adept at negotiating, persuading, and influencing key stakeholders both in person and via the phone. You will be commercially astute, and a real results-driven individual. You must be able to demonstrate confidence in using your own initiative and planning your own diary. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to have a full UK driving licence.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email 

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.