Chief Sales Officer

Novo Executive Search; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility provider in the UK is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to lead commercial strategy and strengthen their sales team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive fleet or leasing, capable of driving sales growth and engaging with stakeholders. This is a rare executive opportunity to influence decision-making in a fast-evolving business, offering significant visibility and impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Depth of experience in automotive fleet, mobility or leasing.
• Familiar with structured sales processes and regulated financial services.
• Understanding of franchised retailer operations and broker channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the commercial team.
• Design national sales plans and oversee pricing strategy.
• Nurture relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Driving sales growth

Shaping strategy

Engaging senior stakeholders

Leading high performing teams

Commercial intelligence

Job description

Chief Sales Officer

Fleet Leasing

Hampshire

Company

Our client is a well-established mobility, fleet management and vehicle leasing provider with a strong reputation for service and long-term partnership. Their purpose is clear, to make movement feel simple, inclusive and sustainable for individuals and organisations across the UK.

Committed and driven by a belief in continuous improvement, the organisation works collaboratively to ensure best practice and its employees take pride in doing things well. As the market continues to evolve, the business is preparing for a new phase of growth with a genuine sense of momentum.

Role

The Chief Sales Officer (CSO) is a newly created executive appointment designed to lead and strengthen the commercial team. The remit covers the full sales and marketing strategy across personal and business leasing, multi brand fleet management and emerging mobility services.

The CSO will design national sales plans, oversee pricing strategy, support the retailer and broker network, and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the wider mobility and finance ecosystem. The appointee will lead senior managers across sales and marketing functions, bringing clarity, direction and the confidence to challenge.

There will be regular involvement in senior committees, board discussions and cross functional projects. This role plays a central part in shaping long term strategy and will, as a key member of the executive leadership team, deliver ambitious commercial goals.

Experience Required

The ideal candidate will bring a depth of experience from within automotive fleet, mobility or leasing, gained in an environment where national network activation, structured sales processes and regulated financial services are familiar. A strong understanding of how franchised retailer operations and broker channels work is essential.

They will demonstrate a track record of driving sales growth, shaping strategy and leading high performing teams, comfortable moving between visionary thinking and hands on delivery.

Influence, commercial intelligence and the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders will be vital. Integrity, resilience and the confidence to make well-judged decisions will define success.

Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take a newly created executive role within a respected, fast evolving mobility business. You will help shape the company’s ongoing growth plans bring fresh thinking to a key commercial function and influence decision making at the highest level. For an ambitious sales leader this role offers impact, visibility and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark.

To explore this confidential opportunity please apply to this advert.