Head Of Sales - UK

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Head of Sales to drive growth in the Automotive Aftermarket sector. This role involves leading a talented sales team, managing key accounts, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in automotive sales and strong people management skills. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus scheme, is on offer.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Executive car

Benefits package

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Proven track record in the Automotive Aftermarket / MRO sales

Experience in partnering Key Account sales into Motor Factor and Trade Parts

Commercial nous + strategic vision + hands-on energy

People management skills that bring out the best in your team

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 a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 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.

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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 with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay.

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