Automotive Aftersales Consultant

Description

Job Title: Automotive Aftersales Consultant

Location: Field Based, South–West Region

Salary: 35,000 – 38,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Application Deadline: 20th March 2026

Do you have a passion for Automotive Aftersales?

Do you want to be part of a motivated and enthusiastic team?

If yes, then we have the job for you!

HR Inspire have a client who is looking for a high–performing Automotive Aftersales Consultant to lead in the growth of service retention across the South area of the UK.

The Role:

The Automotive Aftersales Consultant offer specialised expertise to assist retailers in expanding their active service customer base, thereby enhancing lead retention & revenue generation.

In this role, you will identify opportunity for growth of the service business and increase customer retention using supporting systems and tools. This will be achieved through investigative analysis to identify opportunity potential, along with supporting the Retailers with maximisation of that opportunity through structured marketing and the development of processes.

The Automotive Aftersales Consultant will:

Work with the clients UK team to create and implement network wide long– and short–term strategies to improve aftersales retention.Lead regular in–person retailer Retention Reviews using supporting systems and information to identify opportunities for performance improvement including Retailer Health Checks, visit slide presentations, on–site product & sales training.Actively support retailers in optimising their processes, executing effective marketing activities, conducting KPI analysis, generating reports, and identifying opportunities for improvement.Define the scope for strategic opportunity and propose the set of action points to convert the available opportunity.Respond to retailers and or 'client's' request for specialist Service Retention support and knowledge on an 'ad–hoc' or ongoing basis for specific Retailers where required.Understand data sets to support with creation of bespoke marketing campaigns for customer base.Support clients with the delivery of projects and initiatives devised to increase Customer Retention resulting in Labour and Parts sales growth through new and/or revised processes, new technology etc.Provide opportunities to collaborate service offerings throughout other channels within business.Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationshipsDocument the 'output' of all retailer visits through a Visit Report and Action Plan.Maintain communication with the Retailers between visits to offer guidance/support and to ensure that agreed actions etc. are 'on–track' for completion.Understand the Retailers partnership with customer and develop strategies to further expand on this.Before engaging in retailer visits, conduct a thorough retailer assessment, emphasising the key areas of improvement. Throughout retailer visits, lead discussions regarding retailer performance, placing special emphasis on areas of underperformance.Participate in weekly virtual meetings with the Service Development team. These sessions serve as a platform for Service Retention Consultants to address any issues raised by the network during the week, while also allowing the Service Development team to provide pertinent updates to the team.Engaging in the accounting elements such as maintaining KPIs/Targets and relationships, retailer networking and mentoringAbout you:

The ideal Automotive Aftersales Consultant will have Strong organisational, numerical and time management skills, along with:

Proven automotive aftersales experience (Essential)Proven stakeholder management and relationship building with confidence in their decision making especially to the senior leadership teamThe ability to make informed decision making that is authentically transpired through the delivery of their targets and objectivesAn understanding of Customer Retention principles and Aftersales Marketing concepts.Ability to demonstrate self–driven campaigns/initiatives and innovative Best Practices to showcase ROI successes.Ability to interpret, analyse data and information from variable sources and make recommendations; including Reporting Dashboards, DMS reports, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to inspire people to contribute to the success of a programme.Can demonstrate a high degree of being able to work on own initiative and motivation.Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the brand.Flexibility to stay away from home for up to three days at a time.In joining, you can enjoy:

Bonus incentiveCompany CarFuel Card25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)Pension PlanCash back health care scheme Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Automotive Service Advisor, Service Consultant, Customer Service Advisor (Automotive) may also be considered for this role.

Ad ID: 5417966020