Automotive Sales Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning automotive technology company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager with a passion for classic cars. This role includes generating sales and business development, attending events, and working in a supportive sales team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in customer-facing sales, a strong knowledge of classic cars, and the flexibility to travel. The position offers a competitive salary with significant income potential through bonuses.

Benefits

Strong bonus structure

Free parking on site

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in customer-facing sales roles in automotive.
• Strong knowledge and passion for classic cars.
• Well organized and proficient with the company CRM system.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales and business development from various sources.
• Respond to and close B2C & B2B sales enquiries.
• Attend exhibits and events in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Customer-facing sales in automotive

Knowledge of classic cars

Organizational skills

CRM usage

Event staging

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 license and flexible to travel to clients & events.

The salary structure is a basic of 40k - 45k 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.