Sales Director

Executive Resourcing Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading automotive brand in the UK is seeking a Sales Director to spearhead their national sales strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving growth, leading a team of sales professionals, and developing strong relationships with customers. This pivotal role offers a significant six-figure salary with an OTE of over £250,000. Candidates must have a strong track record in automotive sales and be comfortable in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in automotive sales, ideally in LCV, EV, pickup, car or HGV sectors.
• Experience leading a sales team in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong skills in coaching, performance enhancement, and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UK sales strategy for the group.
• Lead a team of sales professionals to achieve growth objectives.
• Drive performance across dealer and fleet channels.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Job description

Market leading, innovative and fast growing automotive Group.

Significant six figure salary with a £250K OTE package.

The Company

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and highly motivated sales leader to make a significant contribution to the growth and development of this leading, cutting edge automotive group. Our client is one of the fastest growing and innovative brands in the automotive arena, a premium brand business with a first class reputation for the supply and service of market leading, high technology products, great people and a passion for customer satisfaction and service excellence. With UK businesses accelerating the shift to more sustainable fleet solutions, a major growth opportunity presents, and a high-impact Sales Director is required to spearhead the national sales strategy, drive expansion and to cement the brand as a major leader in UK markets.

Role Summary

The sales proposition is most compelling. Reporting to the UK Managing Director, and a key member of the SLT, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing the Group’s UK sales strategy, achieving results in line with the company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will lead a team of experienced, high quality sales professionals, driving enhanced performance across dealer and fleet channels with a strong focus on growing volume, revenue, margin and market share. Coaching the team, developing great relationships with customers, enabling a culture of excellence and championing the customer experience will all feature high on your agenda.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven automotive sales leader with a first class track record delivering results in the LCV, EV, pickup, car or HGV sectors, either manufacturer or dealer. You will be comfortable leading from the front, thinking strategically, acting decisively, thriving in a fast-moving, high growth environment. You may currently be an experienced Sales Director, or perhaps an ambitious Head of Sales looking for your next exciting career development opportunity. Either way, your success will be built upon your first-class sales and people management capability, driving your team to exceed sales objectives whilst ensuring the customer experience is of the highest level. Commercially and financially astute, with excellent relationship building, communication and influencing skills, you will be a real business driver, with the presence, ambition, enthusiasm and passion to achieve great things for you, your team and the wider business.

Why Join Our Client

This is a unique opportunity to play a lead role in one of the UK’s most dynamic, fast growing automotive brands, a highly ambitious business where your impact is recognised and rewarded and where there are excellent opportunities for future career development. This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to shape, influence and impact strategy, performance and growth, operating in a non-bureaucratic environment where sales growth is top of the corporate agenda. In addition, you will benefit from a superb six figure salary and an excellent performance bonus, giving on-target earnings of in excess of £250,000.