Motor OEM Sales Director

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in the UK is seeking a Sales Director to develop and execute sales strategies that ensure revenue growth and market share targets. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales leadership background in the Automotive Engineering Services Industry and be skilled in nurturing key relationships and negotiating complex agreements. This full-time position involves close collaboration with various teams and frequent travel across the UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sales Leadership role within the Automotive Engineering Services Industry.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in complex B2B environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinker able to translate market insights into actions.
• Willingness to travel across UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy to achieve revenue growth.
• Identify and land new relationships with key automotive partners.
• Negotiate and close complex commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with delivery, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Report on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline to senior management.

Skills

Sales Leadership

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

People management

Travel willingness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy across the UK & Ireland to achieve revenue growth and market share targets.
• Farm out, identify and land new relationships with key automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate and close complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate closely with delivery, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to strengthen brand presence.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy.
• Report on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline development to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sales Leadership role within the Automotive Engineering Services Industry.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in complex B2B environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience growing and developing a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sales initiatives.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK & Ireland.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing