Head of Sales – UK

Glen Callum Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a skilled Head of Sales for the UK market. You will lead and develop a talented sales team while growing existing Key Accounts and establishing new business opportunities. Candidates should have a proven track record in the Automotive Aftermarket and experience managing key account sales. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Executive car

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the Automotive Aftermarket / MRO sales (Truck & Bus a bonus).
• Experience in partnering Key Account sales into Motor Factor and Trade Parts suppliers.
• Hands-on energy and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and energise a talented sales team.
• Grow existing Key Accounts and bring in fresh business.
• Report sharp, insightful data to the board.

Skills

Proven track record in the Automotive Aftermarket

Experience in partnering Key Account sales

People management skills

Commercial nous

Job description

Overview

Head of Sales – UK

Automotive Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Parts Distribution

££ Excellent (c.£75k + bonus) + bonus scheme + executive car & benefits

Midlands & North (Birmingham – Nottingham – Derby – Leeds – Manchester)

We are hiring for the Head of Sales / National Sales Manager / National Sales pro right NOW! This is an amazing opportunity to join the UK’s go-to name for Aftermarket Workshop Consumables, supplying into independent and national Aftermarket supply networks covering car & commercial vehicle distribution platforms.

What’s our space?

Our customers? Everyone from CV / Car Parts Motor Factors, Car Parts Distributors through to Online Parts Trading distribution operations / retailers. Our promise? Fast, no-fuss supply of Work Shop Consumables when required… Simple, no hassle, with 20,000 Sku’s and a continual 1st pick rate achieving over 98% on 1st time delivery. We’ve already built mature, high-performing sales channels. Now we need a sales leader who can take the wheel and drive it harder—top down, nationwide supply, with passion.

Your purpose:

• Lead, coach, and energise a talented, developing sales team
• Grow existing Key Accounts and bring in fresh business within the Automotive Aftermarket
• Work closely with Buying Groups, dealer networks, and trade parts suppliers
• Keep service slick, customers happy, and sales results climbing
• Report sharp, insightful data to the board along with improved achievement levels

You’ll need:

• Proven track record in the Automotive Aftermarket / MRO sales (Truck & Bus a bonus)
• Experience in partnering Key Account sales into Motor Factor and Trade Parts suppliers
• Commercial nous + strategic vision + hands-on energy
• People management skills that bring out the best in your team

If you’re an Aftermarket pro who thrives on growth, speed, and service excellence, this is your chance to run the show in a business that’s already leading the field—but wants to dominate it.

Apply now and let’s talk about how you’ll steer this business into its next big growth phase.

Apply process

Online Interviews & Questions: Online screen interviews will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Please call Glen for an initial conversation on 07977 266309 or email [e-mail] with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don’t delay.

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