Job Description:

JMB46 – Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts)

Location: Castleford

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts) on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or vehicle maintenance background who has a good understanding of automotive parts and is looking to move into a sales and customer-focused role.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working on cars, vans, commercial vehicles or similar, with a good knowledge of parts and vehicle applications. This could be a great next step for a mechanic or engineer who wants to move away from the tools while still using their technical knowledge.

The role would also suit ex-military personnel and service leavers, particularly those from mechanical or technical trades, bringing their discipline, reliability and structured approach into a civilian environment.

You'll join a supportive team with full training provided and a clear internal progression pathway, with opportunities to develop into more senior sales and leadership positions over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of customer service to trade and account customers.
• Handle customer enquiries and identify the correct parts for their requirements.
• Use electronic parts catalogues and vehicle applications to identify products.
• Prepare quotations, process sales orders and deal with pricing enquiries.
• Manage back orders, returns, warranty claims and customer queries.
• Support trade counter and face-to-face customer interactions.
• Liaise with warehouse, transport, procurement and depot teams.
• Coordinate deliveries and provide updates to customers where required.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Follow up on enquiries and identify opportunities to convert sales.
• Maintain good knowledge of products, suppliers and vehicle applications.
• Support general depot and administrative duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in mechanical or vehicle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle applications.
• An interest in developing a career in sales and customer service.
• Experience working on cars, vans, HGVs or other vehicles is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Reliable, professional and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary 
• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Clear internal progression pathway.
• Strong mentoring and support from experienced colleagues.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge across sales, parts and depot operations.

Interested?

If you're a mechanic, vehicle technician or engineer with a strong knowledge of automotive parts and are looking to take your next step into sales, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your existing technical knowledge in a new career.

Ex-military personnel and immediate service leavers from mechanical or technical backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.