JOBS

Job Title:  Business Development Manager
Job Location: Central & East Midlands
Salary: c£50K Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – apinkney@imexpart.com

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to cover the Central and East Midlands regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Truck Parts Aftermarket. They will understand who the completion is, who the suppliers are and where the opportunities for growth will come from. This is a senior position and will suit ambitious professionals looking for a unique and exciting challenge with one of the UK’s fastest growing CV parts providers.

Having served the automotive industry since 1986, IMEX is a leading independent parts distributor, offering a genuine alternative to the franchised network.

As a BDM, your duties and responsibilities will be to develop new and build existing customer relationships and increase End User sales throughout the area.

You will:

Proactively assess, clarify and validate customer requirements and satisfaction by engaging key customers and prospects in conjunction with sales personnel; manage and grow sales in defined territory by at least 25% YOY.

Engage with customers and prospects at all levels and negotiate National and local supply contracts and tenders.

Show complete understanding of the Company marketing campaigns and promotions.

Residing within the territory, an ideal BDM will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Proven successful sales experience in a field environment
• Knowledge of the CV parts aftermarket
• Knowledge of key Fleets & Repairers – end users
• Excellent IT skills
• High levels of literacy and numeracy
• High level of planning & organisational skills

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles – which helps us offer customers a unique level of service:

• A salary of c£50k OTE
• Full use of a company vehicle
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days, which increases to 28 days with service
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing

Job Title:  Truck Parts Sales Advisor
Job Location: Castleford WF10
Salary: £28 to £33K Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – apinkney@imexpart.com

Imexpart Ltd, one of the largest and most respected independent Truck & Bus Parts Specialists in the UK are seeking a Truck Parts Sales Advisor (All – Makes) to join their expanding team in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  Having served the automotive industry since 1986, Imex is a leading independent parts distributor, offering a genuine alternative to the franchised network.

You will:

• Have a number of years’ experience within a CV Motor Factor environment
• Provide first class customer service by responding to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner
• Possess excellent knowledge of manufacturer EPC’s and in particular: Mercedes, DAF, Volvo and Scania
• Have good commercial aptitude to close the sale and maximise margins

The ideal applicant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Excellent Parts Interpretation skills – all trucks!
• A great communicator
• A Customer Service champion
• You will have worked within an All-Makes CV parts environment for at least 2 years
• Knowledge of the CV parts aftermarket
• Excellent telephone manner
• Excellent IT skills
• High levels of literacy and numeracy
• A team player
• Embracing of change and willing to learn new skills

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles – which helps us offer customers a unique level of service. As well as outstanding modern facilities and friendly welcoming staff, employees also receive:

• A starting salary of c £28K to £33K
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days, which increases to 28 days with service
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing

Job Title:  Engine Parts Sales Advisor
Job Location: Castleford WF10
Salary: £28 to £33K Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – apinkney@imexpart.com

Imexpart Ltd, one of the largest and most respected independent Engine Parts Specialists in the UK are seeking an Engine Parts Sales Advisor to join their expanding team in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  Having served the automotive industry since 1986, Imex is a leading independent parts distributor, offering a genuine alternative to the franchised network.

You will:

• Have a number of years’ experience within a parts aftermarket environment
• Provide first class customer service by responding to customer needs in a timely and efficient manner
• Possess excellent IT skills
• knowledge of Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC’s)
• Have good commercial aptitude to close the sale and maximise margins

The ideal applicant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Excellent Parts Interpretation skills
• The ability to recognise basic engine parts
• A great communicator
• A Customer Service champion
• High levels of literacy and numeracy
• A team player
• Embracing of change and willing to learn new skills

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles – which helps us offer customers a unique level of service. As well as outstanding modern facilities and friendly welcoming staff, employees also receive:

• A starting salary of c £28K to £33K
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days, which increases to 28 days with service
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing

Job Title:  Senior Product Manager
Job Location: Castleford WF10
Salary: Starting at £35K Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – apinkney@imexpart.com

Imexpart Ltd, one of the largest and most respected independent Automotive Parts Specialists in the UK are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their expanding team in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management of Product Groups and key suppliers, providing analysis and insight into an ever changing and evolving automotive aftermarket.

As a Senior Product Manager your duties will include:

• Providing support to the Procurement Director on various aspects associated with the development of new and existing products
• Being proactive in developing new and existing suppliers
• Identifying areas for growth, including new ranges and product group extensions
• Ensuring that prices are competitive and quality is not compromised
• Improving cost prices; including the tender process and supplier negotiations, etc
• Being proactive in the collation and supply of information to the Marketing Department
• Responsibility for complete product range lifecycle from New to Range through to end-of-life removal
• Analysing data for Supplier/ Competitor benchmark analysis including pricing and cross referencing
• Working in conjunction with the supplier and internal technical teams to produce and manage product factsheets, technical data and product notes, etc
• Handling basic technical queries
• Updating Tec Doc on a monthly basis, reviewing current data and identifying areas for  development
• Introduce new-to-range supplier files into Autopart; reviewing sales/lost sales and seeking feedback from stakeholders
• Working in tandem with the Procurement Manager in developing suppliers and managing relationships
• Continually reviewing and updating Autopart to ensure all data is accurate and up to date

The ideal applicant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel (essential)
• Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket (essential)
• Experience of working with Manufacturer EPCs (essential)
• High level of commercial awareness
• Knowledge of vehicle components, inc ENGINE (essential)
• Buying competency (essential)
• Excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles, which helps us offer customers a unique level of service. As well as modern facilities and friendly welcoming staff, employees also receive:

• A starting salary of circa £35,000 (for fully qualified applicants)
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing

Job Title:  Senior Pricing Strategist
Job Location: Castleford WF10
Salary: Starting C£35K Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – apinkney@imexpart.com

Imexpart Ltd, one of the largest and most respected independent Automotive Parts Specialists in the UK are seeking a Senior Pricing Strategist to join their expanding team in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management of Product Groups and key suppliers, providing analysis and insight into an ever changing and evolving automotive aftermarket.

As a Senior Pricing Strategist your duties will include:

Customer Pricing:

• Ensure that our customer selling levels are accurate and are reflective of market conditions
• Provide a first-class service to some of our key accounts in relation to pricing and inventory
• Ad-hoc pricing requests
• Ensure that all discount/alert reports are prioritised
• Obtain Market/Competitor pricing
• Review customer SNPs
• Ad-hoc price requests (SRF) and national tenders
• Review lost sales

Margin:

• Be proactive in maximising profitability

Forecasting/Planning:

• When required to use our third-party software, ensure that parts are in the right place at the right price to ensure that Imexpart is both competitive and has the availability to meet our customer’s demands

Process Improvement:

• Ensure that all processes are efficient and up to date
• Review, suggest and implement improvements where appropriate and in conjunction with the Procurement Director and other stakeholders

Supplier Liaison:

• Maximise supplier relationships
• Manage Cost and RRP updates
• Manage the company’s supplier rebate scheme ensuring that all stakeholders are involved and up to date.
• Ready new price files for import into Autopart
• Ready new to range price file imports into Autopart
• Focus on best quality; best price
• Supplier invoice queries
• Maximise bulk buy opportunities

The ideal applicant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel (essential)
• Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket (essential)
• Experience of working with Manufacturer EPCs (essential)
• High level of commercial awareness
• Knowledge of vehicle components, inc ENGINE (essential)
• Buying competency (essential)
• Excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles, which helps us offer customers a unique level of service. As well as modern facilities and friendly welcoming staff, employees also receive:

• A starting salary of circa £35,000 (for fully qualified applicants)
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing

Job Title:  Assistant Warehouse Manager
Job Location: Yorkshire & North East
Salary: c £27K Monday to Friday and alternative Saturday mornings
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

All CV’s to – rorym@imexpart.com

Imexpart Ltd, one of the largest and most respected independent Automotive Parts Specialists in the UK are seeking a Assistant Warehouse Manager to join their expanding team in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  Having served the automotive industry since 1986, Imex is a leading independent parts distributor, offering a genuine alternative to the franchised network.

The role:

Support the Warehouse Manager by guaranteeing that all aspects of the warehouse function operate at maximum efficiency and ensuring that Company goals and KPIs are achieved.

This is a hands on role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a motivated workforce by being an inspirational leader and role model
• Develop warehouse systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes and shipping
• Train and manage subordinates so that they can achieve Company goals and objectives
• Oversee daily operations as directed by Line Manager
• Review and prepare workflow; manning and space requirements; equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with all legal regulations
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as required
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
• Lead and motivate the Imports team to meet Company objectives and goals
• Provide a first point of contact for all relevant staff (non warehouse)
• Assume day to day responsibilities for Supervisors provide cover when required
• Maintain supplier confidentiality at all times
• Ensure that Returns procedures are adhered to and that goods are processed quickly and accurately including IBT stock, old units, general returns and warranty claims
• Ensure that the Despatch system is adhered to, ensuring that all consignments are despatched on time and in good condition according to company procedures. Ensure that all orders are processed as required; this includes IBT orders and returns to suppliers
• Ensure that the Goods-In (UK and Imports) is managed to achieve maximum performance in relation to goods away, stock availability and customer orders
• Make efficient use of space by adopting a strategic approach to stock locations.  Dispose of surplus stock, including rejected warranty claims and old units to Company guidelines
• Carry out stock maintenance as required through general housekeeping and reporting procedures
• Be responsible for all stock and conduct regular perpetual and annual audits to ensure that this is maintained accurately and efficiently
• Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is issued, worn and maintained in line with H&S legislation and the company’s H&S Officer
• Investigate and deal with Picking Errors
• Report and ensure that adequate levels of materials that are required for the department are maintained. Place purchase orders as required in accordance to company’s guidelines and or as directed by the warehouse manager
• Ensure Security of the workplace at all times
• Maintain supplier confidentiality at all times in line with company procedures
• Maintain a good level of housekeeping at all times ensuring that work areas are clean, tidy and organised

The ideal applicant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• You will have worked within the motor industry and in a stores environment with a strong leaning towards goods received
• Excellent IT skills including Word and Excel, webmail
• Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent in Maths and English
• Management/Supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Good work ethic

The Company is committed to developing its staff, recognising their contribution and giving them the skills and expertise to perform well in their roles. As well as outstanding modern facilities and friendly staff, employees also receive:

• A starting salary of c £27K + bonus scheme
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days, which increases to 28 days with service
• Pension scheme to which the company makes contributions
• Corporate clothing