TechMate Technical Field Sales Support

TechMate – Technical field sales support Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) are a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket. We operate in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, and Netherlands.

We are a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and the home of NAPA Racing UK, competing in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

With combine turnover of over 15 billion and over 230 locations within the UK and growing, our network supplies light and commercial vehicle parts to over 36,000 independent garages, fast fit centres, and transport operators throughout the UK.

Reporting to the Group Technical & Quality Manager we are looking for a Technical Field Sales Support (TechMate) providing regional cover across the central belt of the UK.

Training will be provided for the right candidates

• Be the technical ambassador of AAG private label brands.
• Assisting the sales team to maximise sales of product via the AAG & Independent Network
• Carry out technical field workouts to promote best practices and resolve technical queries
• Support customer enquiries, visits, demonstrations, training, and technical/warranty issues
• Provide information to the management and product teams on all aspects of the private label programme
• Provide regular feedback on competition (distributors and suppliers) and their strengths, and weakness within the marketplace. Also Identify strengths and weaknesses in the existing programme and advise management team
• Develop and maintain up to date product expertise
• Researching and writing of training materials and technical articles
• Keep up to date records of all customer visits
• Delivering technical training to colleges/educational organisations/ automotive societies
• Tradeshow support

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be self-motivated
• Possess good organisational skills with an attention to detail
• Be Punctual, reliable, and consistent
• A willingness to go above and beyond
• A problem solver
• To be confident and comfortable working unsupervised within the field
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn
• Good understanding of the motor vehicle and how it works