Account Director - Automotive Tech and CRM Sales

Return on Investment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Return on Investment Ltd is seeking an Account Director skilled in automotive and CRM tech sales. This role focuses on driving new business while collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales leadership and strategic thinking abilities, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private health and dental cover

Company car allowance

Access to salary sacrifice and ECOS car schemes

Competitive pension contributions

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive and industry knowledge.
• Experience in selling CRM solutions, Salesforce preferred.
• Self-motivated with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales to new clients for CRM and custom tech solutions.
• Collaborating on opportunities to grow sales from existing clients.
• Building tailored proposals and managing the sales cycle.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Client Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Tech Savvy

Tools

Salesforce

Hubspot

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Account Director - Automotive Tech and CRM Sales

Location:UK based with weekly travel to client sites and ROI offices (Milton Keynes / Nantwich)
Salary:£75k + bonus
Benefits: Private health and dental cover, company car allowance, access to salary sacrifice and ECOS car schemes, competitive pension contributions, hybrid working
Job Type: Permanent

Are you a seasoned sales leader with a passion for automotive and a proven track record in CRM and tech sales? Do you havea flair for building lasting client relationships? We'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Return on Investment Ltd (ROI) is a specialist provider of technology, marketing and sales solutions to some of the biggest names in the automotive sector. We’re growing fast and looking for a New Business Account Director to help us scale our Salesforce CRM and custom tech solutions across new and existing clients.

The Role

As our New Business Account Director, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy – identifying, pitching, and winning new clients, while upselling our innovative technology solutions to our existing clients. You’ll be a consultative seller, a strategic thinker, and someone who thrives on hitting ambitious targets. You’ll report directly to the Sales Director and work closely with our Account Directors and Customer Success teams. This is a high-impact role with strong earnings potential, autonomy, and the chance to help shape our future.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales to new automotive clients for CRM and custom tech solutions, with a focus on growing product market share and generating measurable revenue and profit growth
• Collaborating with Account and Commercial Directors on opportunities to grow technology sales from existing clients
• Building tailored proposals, running compelling pitches, and managing the full sales cycle
• Working closely with our internal tech and customer success teams to shape solutions
• Staying on top of automotive and tech trends to inform strategy and spot new opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• A strong background in automotive – with in-depth industry knowledge
• Proven experience selling CRM solutions (Salesforce experience is beneficial)
• An individual who thinks strategically, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is self-motivated
• Someone who builds trust quickly and communicates with clarity and confidence
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Salesforce, Hubspot, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Why Join Us?

We foster a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where initiative and innovation are rewarded. We believe in collaboration, transparency, and giving people the tools to thrive. You’ll be given the freedom to make an impact, the support to develop your career, and the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting automotive brands in the market.

Ready to drive the next stage of your career?

Apply now or get in touch with our team to find out more.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive workplace.