Justin Wasling

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Commercial Product Director at GSF Car Parts

Oakley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Justin is the Commercial Product Director at GSF Car Parts, an experienced automotive category leader. He has managed multi-million-pound divisions, such as braking and chassis, for LKQ UK & Ireland and Euro Car Parts, specializing in shaping commercial strategy and driving business development.


He recently started his new Director role at GSF Car Parts, noting the amazing energy and passion he witnessed in his first week.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Aftermarket
His career spans leadership roles at GSF Car Parts, LKQ, and Euro Car Parts, focusing on product strategy for the UK and Ireland markets.
Category Management
He has extensive experience leading teams and managing multi-million-pound categories in braking, steering, and suspension products.
Commercial Strategy
As Commercial Product Director, his focus is on steering product strategy and driving business development through effective commercial planning.

Media Appearances

Justin has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Commercial Product Director at GSF Car Parts
6-2025 - 2-2026
Category Management Business Partner LKQ UKI at LKQ UK and Ireland
5-2024 - 7-2025
Category Manager - Braking, Steering & Suspension products at LKQ UK and Ireland
12-2022 - 7-2024
Category Leader and Head of Bodyshop Procurement at Euro Car Parts Ltd.
6-2015 - 11-2022
Business Manager at Euro Car Parts Ltd.

Education

Education details unavailable from Sharnbrook Upper School

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Exp : 20 Location : Oakley, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Commercial Product Director at GSF Car Parts
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Insights For Selling To Justin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Justin is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Justin

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Justin move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Justin take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Justin

Personality Compatibility


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