Sale Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering automotive brand entering the UK market seeks a Sales Operations Manager based in Birmingham. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 with potential bonuses, requiring strategic leadership and hands-on management for sales operations. Join the company to impact the brand's growth and operations in a dynamic market environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection & Life Assurance

Free On-Site Parking

Daily Free Lunches

Company Events & Team Socials

Employee Discounts via Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive Sales Operations experience.
• Strong grasp on forecasting and regulatory frameworks.
• Leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leading sales planning and performance forecasting.
• Overseeing logistics and dealer network performance.
• Managing a high-performing team.

Skills

Sales Operations

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Leadership

Numerical Skills

Excel Fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Client:

Wave Recruitment

Location:

birmingham (aston), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

UK Sales Operations Manager – Automotive Scale up Environment

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid), Permanent

Salary: £90,000 + up to 15% Bonus | Company Car + Full Benefits

A pioneering automotive brand is entering the UK market and looking for an experienced Sales Operations Manager to build and lead the operational core of its UK sales function.

This role offers the rare chance to help shape a new market entry—integrating global and regional systems, managing dealer performance, and aligning operations with a cutting-edge product portfolio that blends European design with advanced technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading sales planning across production, dealer stocking, and prioritisation
• Managing performance forecasting across all sales channels
• Overseeing logistics and vehicle registration requirements (in line with SMMT and regulatory bodies)
• Driving dealer network performance through data-driven strategies
• Collaborating with Finance, Sales, and Marketing teams across the UK, Europe, and Asia
• Owning the production planning cycle, demonstrator programme, and financial tracking
• Leading a small, high-performing team

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in automotive Sales Operations
• Strong grasp of forecasting, vehicle registration frameworks, and ownership structures
• Sharp numerical skills and Excel/database fluency
• Proven leadership experience with a hands-on mindset
• Strategic thinker able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting

Benefits Package

• Base salary: £90,000 + up to 15% annual bonus
• Company car
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection & life assurance
• Free on-site parking and free daily lunches
• Company events & team socials
• Employee perks and discounts via Reward Gateway

This is a chance to help define how brand launches and scales in a key market. If you want to make an impact and work with autonomy in a high-growth setting, this could be a great company to join.