National Sales Manager – Automotive Aftermarket

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components manufacturer is seeking a National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland. This field-based role focuses on developing relationships with buying groups and distributors, requiring strong sales experience in the automotive aftermarket. The ideal candidate will lead strategic sales initiatives and promote product groups, ensuring commercial success. A competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, along with bonuses and benefits such as a company car, are offered. This role also provides genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Company car

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Existing relationships or knowledge of buying groups and national distributors.
• Commercial mindset with customer focus.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with buying groups and distributors.
• Create account-specific business plans.
• Identify new sales opportunities through data analysis.
• Implement strategic sales initiatives.
• Promote new product groups and initiatives.

Skills

Background in UK automotive aftermarket

Field sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong reporting skills

Customer-centric approach

Job description

A leading automotive components manufacturer is seeking a National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland. This field-based role focuses on developing relationships with buying groups and distributors, requiring strong sales experience in the automotive aftermarket. The ideal candidate will lead strategic sales initiatives and promote product groups, ensuring commercial success. A competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, along with bonuses and benefits such as a company car, are offered. This role also provides genuine long-term career progression opportunities.