Full job descriptionDo you understand automotive parts but want to move into a role with greater commercial influence?
Are you currently working for a motor factor, distributor or aftermarket supplier and looking for a career step that gives you more ownership and long-term development?
Want to join a business where your knowledge of parts, cataloguing and product data can directly influence growth and customer experience?
Why Apply?*£40,000 basic salary
*Hybrid working, 3 days office based and 2 days from home
*Opportunity to move into a more strategic product management role
*Direct influence on product range development and commercial growth
*Work with one of the UK’s leading automotive aftermarket manufacturers
*Opportunity to develop your product management, cataloguing and commercial skills
*Work closely with Sales, Technical, Engineering and Supply Chain teams
*A business that continues to invest in product innovation and market growth
*Genuine long-term career development opportunities
The OpportunityI’m working with one of the UK’s leading automotive aftermarket manufacturers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong automotive parts background who wants to move beyond day-to-day parts identification and into a broader product-focused role.
You could currently be working as a Parts Advisor, Product Specialist, Assistant Branch Manager, Internal Sales Executive or in a similar aftermarket position.
What matters is your understanding of automotive parts and your desire to develop into a commercially focused Product Manager.
What You’ll Be Doing*Identifying and cataloguing products for range development and expansion
*Supporting product development and range optimisation projects
*Managing catalogue accuracy and improving customer experience through better product data
*Using OE/OES EPC systems and cataloguing platforms to support product management activity
*Supporting Sales teams with technical product insight and cross-referencing information
*Conducting range reviews, gap analysis and product rationalisation activities
*Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales teams
*Contributing to product lifecycle management from introduction through to end of life
About YouThis role will suit you if you:
*Have experience within the automotive aftermarket
*Have worked for a motor factor, distributor, supplier or manufacturer
*Understand automotive parts identification and cataloguing processes
*Have experience using EPC systems and aftermarket cataloguing platforms
*Enjoy analysing information and solving problems
*Want to move into a more strategic and commercially focused role
*Are motivated by learning, development and career progression
Experience with TecDoc, MAM/Autocat or similar cataloguing systems would be highly beneficial.
About the CompanyOur client is a respected automotive aftermarket manufacturer with a strong reputation for product quality, innovation and customer service.
The business continues to invest in its people, product development and market-leading catalogue capabilities, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious aftermarket professionals looking to progress their careers.
Apply today and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch.
JSL Solutions – Recruitment. The Right Way.
Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the industrial and automotive aftermarket.