Sales Aftermarket Specialist - West Europe; m​/f​/x

Sales Aftermarket Specialist - West Europe (m/f/x)

AISIN EUROPE is part of the Japanese AISIN Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive technology products employing more than 100,000 people worldwide.

• Growth & happiness for our employees and colleagues
• Inspiration & trust for our customers
• A sustainable environment for the future
• Be proactive, make changes (take on challenges, move fast, be enthusiastic)
• Make people grow, make them dream
• Move forward, build the future (optimize actions and have the courage to change, keep up with the latest developments, make sure our actions help the local community and the environment)
• Safety, health and quality supremacy as a foundation

Drive performance. Lead people. Shape the future of our Aftermarket Sales operations.

To support our growth in West Europe, we are looking for a hands-on Sales Aftermarket professional ready to take a broader role combining business development, commercial coordination, and team support
.

This position is based at
our European Headquarters in Belgium
and requires regular on-site presence, with a hybrid setup allowing up to two days of homeworking per week.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has already built solid experience in the automotive aftermarket and wants to expand their scope towards regional impact, without moving into a purely strategic or senior leadership role.

As part of the West Europe Sales team, you play a key role in driving commercial performance across the aftermarket network (distributors, wholesalers, buying groups, etc.).

You will:

• Act as a commercial driver for the region
  , supporting growth and revenue development
• Coordinate and support a small Sales team (Belgium + remote colleagues in Europe)
• Contribute directly to customer interactions, business opportunities, and operational excellence

This role is primarily business & sales driven
, with people coordination as a plus
.

1. Drive Aftermarket Sales Performance

• Develop and grow business with key customers and partners in West Europe
• Identify opportunities within the IAM (Independent Aftermarket) ecosystem
• Support negotiations, tenders, pricing strategies, and customer development plans
• Actively contribute to revenue growth and market share expansion
• Align priorities across different markets and support execution of commercial plans
• Bring structure and follow-up on pipeline, forecasts, and campaigns
• Share best practices and ensure consistency in approach across countries
• Act as a go-to person for a small team of 4–5 Sales colleagues
• Provide day-to-day coordination and informal coaching
• Contribute to a positive and performance-oriented team dynamic

Your Profile

• Solid experience (typically 5–8 years) in automotive aftermarket sales, with a strong focus on operational and customer-facing activities.
• Strong understanding of West Europe aftermarket networks (distributors, wholesalers, ITGs, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop business, manage customers and close deals
• Comfortable working in an international environment

Nice to have:

• Experience in coordinating or mentoring colleagues
• Exposure to multi-country sales organizations
• Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)
• Willing to travel (~20%)
• Able and willing to work on-site in Belgium (HQ location)

What We Offer

• A leadership role with real impact in a dynamic, growing, and multicultural Aftermarket division.
• An opportunity to shape team performance and contribute directly to AISIN Europe’s commercial success in Europe.
• A collaborative environment with strong values, innovation, and long‑term vision.
• Attractive benefits and development opportunities within a global automotive leader.