Sales Director

Rhino Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the UK seeks a Sales Director to spearhead new business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly in the automotive industry, and will be responsible for managing the sales team, nurturing existing clients, and building new customer relationships. The role includes research on industry trends to identify opportunities, and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including commission and health benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free On-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Head Of Sales or Sales Director in the automotive industry.
• Ambitious and motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales team and develop business.
• Nurture existing clients and focus on new business.
• Build a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools.

Skills

Business development

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Company Overview

Rhino is a group of automotive businesses specialising in Events, Marketing, and Technology based in the United Kingdom, serving multiple international markets such as Europe, Middle East and USA. 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Rhino so it will be a big year of celebration within the business.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sales Director to join our growing, dynamic management team.

As the Sales Director spearhead the new business development for the group, attracting new customers as well as developing the revenue growth of our existing client base. You will research industry trends and use the insights to identify business opportunities in new and existing markets. You will monitor customer feedback closely to ensure the business delivers the best products and services possible; and attend business events to learn more about the industry and network with other professionals and potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales team
• Nurturing our existing client base as well as focusing on new business
• Arranging meetings with prospective clients
• Building strong long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Researching and attend networking opportunities to connect with prospective clients.
• Understanding our competitors landscape and know what places Rhino Groups products above everyone else.
• Building an accurate sales pipeline
• Managing your own forecast using our CRM management tool

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Head Of Sales or Sales Director, ideally within the automotive industry.
• An ambitious, and motivated self-starter who has excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Someone with time management and planning skills.
• An individual who is ready to hit the ground running.
• Someone who is tech‑savvy and has market knowledge.
• Ready to contribute your own ideas and take on new areas of ownership as the role develops.

Salary & Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum dependant on experience along with an uncapped commission plan.
• Monday – Friday 9 : 00am – 5 : 30pm, predominantly office based (Hyde, Greater Manchester) with flexible working.
• 25 days holidays per year, plus additional bank holidays, and time off over Christmas & New Year as the offices close.
• 4 % employer pension contributions. 8 % in total.
• Employee health benefits with WPA following a successful 6‑month probation period.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free On-site parking

Experience

• Business development : 5 year (required)
• Communication skills : 5 year (preferred)
• Project planning : 5 year (preferred)
• Presentation skills : 5 year (preferred)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Hyde SK14 2EP

Application deadline : 31 / 01 / 2025