Represent a long‑established manufacturer of OE‑quality automotive components trusted across the independent aftermarket, performance tuning, and motorsport sectors. We're looking for a Field Sales Manager with genuine hands‑on automotive knowledge, ideally gained in the aftermarket, motorsport or performance parts environment, to grow sales through a key distributor network across the UK and Europe.
This role suits someone who loves being in workshops, race garages, and distributor branches, talking parts, solving problems, and turning technical know‑how into commercial wins.
What's on Offer
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 basic Benefits: Up to £6,000 bonus + car allowance
Contract: Long‑term rolling contract with strong potential for extension
Location: Field‑based across the UK, with European travel as the role expands Ideal bases: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bradford, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Bristol
Why This Role Appeals to Aftermarket & Motorsport People
Real‑World Impact: Work directly with independent garages, performance specialists, race teams, and distributor branches, demonstrating high‑quality components in real applications.
Technical Credibility: Use your practical understanding of vehicle systems to train, troubleshoot, and influence buying decisions.
Autonomy: Own your territory, relationships, and schedule - no micromanagement.
Career Growth: Learn from a global technical team and gain exposure to European performance and aftermarket markets.
Industry Presence: Attend trade shows, motorsport events, and aftermarket exhibitions representing a respected global brand.What You'll Do
Visit workshops, performance tuners, race teams, and distributors to present and demonstrate products
Deliver hands‑on technical training on product features, installation, and troubleshooting
Resolve technical and commercial queries on‑site, becoming the trusted expert for your region
Generate genuine demand at trade level to support internal sales and marketing
Represent the brand at aftermarket and motorsport events, exhibitions, and trade shows
Gather market intelligence from the field to influence product development and marketing
Maintain accurate sales forecasts based on territory activityWhat We're Looking For
Proven experience in automotive aftermarket sales, motorsport, performance parts, or technical automotive roles with commercial exposure
Strong practical understanding of vehicle systems, components, and installation
Confident communicator who enjoys engaging with mechanics, tuners, race engineers, and trade customers
Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable managing a field‑based territory
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe, including overnight stays
Full UK driving licenceIf you're passionate about the automotive aftermarket or motorsport sector, enjoy face‑to‑face relationship building, and want a role where your technical knowledge directly drives commercial success, this is an excellent opportunity to represent a premium global brand.
Register Your Interest
To apply for the Field Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket role, please send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd, or call (phone number removed) for a confidential introductory chat.
Job Reference: 4339KBA - Field Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket
Glen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, leveraging extensive industry expertise and a global network to connect exceptional talent with leading organisations worldwide.
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.
Note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role
Salary description
£45000.00 - £56000.00 per year