National Sales Manager - Automotive

Dekra Automotive Ltd; Stokenchurch; Híbrido; GBP 66.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

DEKRA UK is seeking a National Sales Manager - Automotive to drive national sales growth in the automotive sector. You will develop and execute strategic sales plans, build and manage a robust pipeline, and close high-value deals while selling end-to-end service packages including training, audits and inspections.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, P&L understanding, and exceptional communication skills.

Formación

• Proven experience in Automotive sales leadership.
• Ability to build and manage a national sales pipeline.
• Experience producing proposals and financial appraisals.
• Strong project management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Drive national sales growth within the Automotive sector.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage your pipeline, identifying new clients and closing high-value deals.
• Sell end-to-end service packages, including Training, Network Solutions, Audits, and Inspections.
• Spot opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize revenue.
• Prepare proposals and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing to create impactful campaigns and collateral.

Conocimientos

Automotive sector experience

Pipeline development and management

Contract proposals & financial apprais

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic sales planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

National Sales Manager - Automotive

Location: Hybrid role with a requirement to work between home and office (stokenchurch) and client visits when required. Office Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX Salary: £66K-£72K OTE (20% variable) + Car AllowanceContract: Full time, PermanentBenefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Are you an experienced sales leader with a deep understanding of the Automotive Market

Do you thrive on building strategic relationships and delivering end-to-end solutions

If so, we want you on our team!

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries!

In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a National Sales Manager - Automotive to join our talented team.

As our National Sales Manager you will:

• Drive national sales growth within the Automotive sector.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage your own pipeline, identifying new clients and closing high-value deals.
• Sell end-to-end service packages, including Training, Network Solutions, Audits, and Inspections.
• Spot opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize revenue.
• Prepare proposals, financial appraisals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing to create impactful campaigns and collateral.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Automotive (ideal candidates currently working for an Automotive consultancy, and OEM/NSC, a large tier 1 Automotive organisation or similar).
• Strong background in consultancy, training, audit, sustainability and inspections services, preferably with exposure to a wide range of operational functions.
• Experienced in project management and driving sales in an evolving market.
• Ability to develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Commercially astute with experience producing complex financial statements (P&L).
• Excellent understanding of sales processes and service delivery.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal and written.
• Target-driven and motivated by success!

No agencies please