Field Sales Leader – Automotive Aftermarket & Motorsport

Field Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket / Motorsport

Represent a long‑established manufacturer of OE‑quality automotive components trusted across the independent aftermarket, performance tuning, and motor sport sectors. We're looking for a Field Sales Manager with genuine hands‑on automotive knowledge, ideally gained in the aftermarket, motor sport 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, motor sport 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 motor sport events, exhibitions, and trade shows

* Gather market intelligence from the field to influence product development and marketing

* Maintain accurate sales forecasts based on territory activity

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience in automotive aftermarket sales, motor sport, 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 licence

If you're passionate about the automotive aftermarket or motor sport 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

Job Reference: 4339

KBA - 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.