Business Development Manager - Retail Partnerships

March 7, 2026

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Join a globally recognized automotive information leader and drive strategic retail partnerships across North America's dynamic aftermarket industry. Business Development Manager - Retail & Aftermarket Partnerships (North America) Currently working with a globally recognized automotive consumer information business to hire a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the U.S. and Canada. The business is a long-established, trusted brand in the automotive aftermarket, delivering authoritative print and digital content used by millions of vehicle owners worldwide. Backed by a global information group, the company is investing in new consumer products and retail partnerships to accelerate growth across aftermarket, big-box, and e-commerce channels in North America. This is a hybrid hunter-farmer role focused on winning new retail, aftermarket, and e-commerce partnerships while expanding existing national and regional accounts. Location: Remote (U.S.) Preferred geography: Southeast / Central U.S. (ATL, TN, TX ideal) Travel: ~30-40% The Role: • Open new national, regional, and digital retail partnerships • Grow and optimize existing strategic accounts • Lead buyer meetings, line reviews, and category discussions • Build commercial proposals covering product launches, merchandising, and digital placements • Manage forecasts, pipeline, and account performance Background Sought: • 7+ years' sales or account management experience in automotive aftermarket or consumer retail • Proven success selling consumer products into centralized retail buyers • Strong new business development and long-term account growth experience • Comfortable with line reviews, category resets, and omnichannel programs • Willing to travel across North America Preferred: Experience with major automotive aftermarket, big-box, or Canadian retailers; background in consumer content, publishing, or automotive data/tools. Benefits & Compensation: • Up to $130,000 base salary + 20% bonus • Full benefits via a global parent organization • Travel fully expensed If you're a commercially driven retail sales professional who enjoys selling value and authority - not commodities, apply today. Apply tot his job

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