National Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the automotive sector. This role involves forging strategic partnerships with leading automotive retailers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our value proposition resonates. The ideal candidate will possess a hunter mentality, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for new business development. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and supports your professional growth through competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding industry.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Paid Holidays

Share Options

Performance Incentives

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Development Budget

Regular Social Events

Support for Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Proven success in automotive retail sales with top dealership groups.
• Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with automotive retailers.
• Deliver presentations to C-suite executives to secure buy-in.

Skills

Automotive Retail Sales

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

CRM Management

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. Not just any car, but the right car. We are building the go-to destination for car-changing, reaching drivers everywhere with our portfolio of automotive brands: Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.

Starting as a simple reviews site, we are now one of Europe's largest online car-changing platforms, with over 10 million customers. Last year, we grew over 50%, with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on our site, and a significant number listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience, and now boast one of the world's largest YouTube channels with over a billion annual views, along with millions of magazine copies and a web content reach exceeding 350 million annually.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the Culture 100 award, recognizing the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for. Recently, we raised $52m in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate growth.

As pioneers, we seek new territories and positive change, building new experiences and listening to drivers. Being part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as disruptors, and embracing failure as a learning opportunity.

Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is revolutionizing car-changing, and we are expanding rapidly across all our brands and countries. Join us!

THE ROLE

As a key player, you'll forge strategic partnerships with leading automotive retail groups, understanding their goals, cultivating relationships, and driving growth through consultative selling. Working with our Customer Success, OEM, and B2B marketing teams, you'll ensure our value proposition resonates with potential partners and accelerates our growth into new products and services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Identify and secure new business opportunities, establishing long-term partnerships with automotive retailers
• Develop and nurture relationships with existing partners, working closely with Customer Success to exceed expectations
• Collaborate with OEM and B2B teams to position Carwow as the preferred choice for automotive retailers
• Deliver presentations to C-suite executives, articulating our value proposition and securing buy-in
• Optimize sales processes through data analysis and CRM management
• Provide insights to inform product and marketing strategies

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Proven success in automotive retail sales, ideally selling into top dealership groups
• A hunter mentality and passion for new business development
• A team-player with a desire to help grow a high-performing team
• Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational ability, including CRM management
• Willingness to travel nationally and be partner-facing

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, healthcare, and paid holidays
• Share options and performance incentives
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from abroad
• Learning and development budget
• Regular social events and team activities
• Support for parental and family leave policies

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential.