Lifeshine Sales Manager

Autoglym; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle care manufacturer is seeking a Lifeshine Business Manager to join their field-based sales team. This full-time role involves driving business growth and establishing strong customer relationships within the North UK region. The ideal candidate, preferably degree-educated, should have a passion for automotive products, proven sales experience, and excellent communication skills. Additional benefits include a car allowance, private medical cover, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Free eye tests

Volunteering day off

Free car parking

Long service awards

Learning and Development support

Social events

Qualifications

• Automotive experience is preferred.
• Proven sales and business development experience required.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer understanding.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships with existing accounts.
• Manage LifeShine sales processes and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer engagement

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Company Overview

Autoglym is a British manufacturer of a premium range of vehicle care and valeting products, which are sold in over 45 countries. Our products are proudly used by enthusiasts and professionals and include customers such as vehicle manufacturers, major high street retailers, car dealerships, distributors, professional valeting companies and transport operators.

About the Team

Autoglym's Lifeshine Vehicle Protection team is a crucial part of our overall product portfolio. We work in partnership with major vehicle manufacturers and dealer groups to provide world class products through sales management processes and support and deliver exceptional customer service and build outstanding business relationships.

Location

We are currently on the hunt for a Lifeshine Business Manager to come and join our field based sales team in the North of the UK. Postcodes currently covered in this role are:

• AY
• BB
• BD
• BL
• CA
• CH
• CW
• DH
• DL
• HD
• HG
• HU
• HX
• IM
• L
• LA
• LL
• LN
• LS
• ML
• NE
• OL
• PR
• S
• SK
• SR
• TS
• WA
• WF
• WN
• YO

Position Details

This is a full time position, working Monday to Friday and includes the additional benefits of a car allowance and company funded private medical cover through BUPA.

About the Role

Reports directly to the Global Head of Paint Protection Sales and is focused on driving business growth for Autoglym LifeShine.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities through market research, prospecting, and sales qualification, positioning LifeShine as the preferred paint protection supplier. They will implement strategic development plans using a targeted territory sales pipeline to exceed budget expectations.

Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing accounts is key, ensuring high customer satisfaction and increased sales.

The role also involves setting up and managing LifeShine sales processes and standards, accurately maintaining CRM data and diaries, and tracking contract timelines to uncover new opportunities. Regular reporting on sales activity and key account performance is required, along with monitoring order activity and conducting business reviews to align with customer needs and drive continued growth.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra... you can buy some more
• A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff
• Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service
• Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
• Free eye tests are available for all employees
• A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme
• Don’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites
• We offer long service awards to all our employees
• Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career
• A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.
• It might be a long way off but we know it's not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who is ideally degree-educated. Automotive experience would be a distinct advantage, alongside proven sales and development experience.

The ideal individual will demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage with customers, understanding their business needs. They should thrive in a fast-paced team environment, be capable of multitasking and prioritising effectively, and show a genuine passion for the industry or Autoglym products.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a consumer-focused and customer-oriented approach. The role requires someone who is metrics and results driven, with a proactive attitude toward problem solving. We value self-discipline, strong time management, and motivation, as well as a high level of integrity.