Automotive Sales Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Kidlington is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive sales and business development for classic cars. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of sales experience in the automotive industry and a genuine passion for classic cars. This role offers a base salary of £40,000 - £50,000, with significant bonus potential, and requires attendance at various events, including weekend work. Free parking is available onsite.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in customer-facing sales roles in automotive - preferably classic cars.
• Strong knowledge, interest and passion for classic cars.
• Flexibility to travel to clients & events; must have a passport and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales, leads, and business development from existing clients and new contacts.
• Respond to and potentially close B2C & B2B sales enquiries.
• Attend various exhibits and events in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Customer-facing sales experience

Strong knowledge of classic cars

Organizational skills

Experience with CRM systems

Ability to close B2C & B2B sales

Job description

A unique and cutting-edge, award-winning manufacturing automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand are looking for an experience automotive / car sales manager with experience and a passion for classic cars on a professional and personal level.

They are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to generate sales, leads and business development from existing clients, cold contacts, marketing, client referrals to a specific and specialist worldwide wide audience.

You will be part of a small sales team, reporting to the Head of Brand in this growing fast business and the position offers real career opportunities for the right candidate.

This is a chance to be at the cutting edge of the fun side of EV!

Specification

• 5+ years' experience in customer-facing sales roles in automotive - preferably classic cars
• Strong knowledge, interest and passion of classic cars
• Respond and potentially close B2C & B2B sales enquiries generated by marketing and PR
• The role will be fully supported by technical sales expertise and customer management - the purpose of this role is to make things happen
• You must be well organised and make full use of the company CRM system
• Attend various exhibits events in the UK and abroad like SEMA & Salon Prive. The role will include being part of the team that stages these events, so some weekend working will be necessary
• You need to have a passport and a full driving licence and flexible to travel to clients & events.

The salary structure is a basic of 40k - 50k includes a strong bonus element resulting in significant income potential OTE.

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm and free parking is available onsite.