UK National Sales Manager – Automotive, Marine & Industrial Markets

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive, marine & industrial markets is seeking a National Sales Manager to drive sales strategies and lead a small team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key accounts, finding new opportunities, and participating in training and trade shows, ensuring performance aligned with business goals.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management, preferably in automotive, marine, or industrial sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow sales presence in automotive, marine & industrial sectors.
• Manage key accounts and a small technical sales team.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts and reports for senior management.

Skills

Sales management

Communication skills

Leadership

Social media proficiency

Analytical skills

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UK National Sales Manager – Automotive, Marine & Industrial Markets, basingstoke

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Client:

RUPES S.p.A.

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a driven and experiencedNational Sales Managerto lead and grow our sales presence across theautomotive, marine & industrialsectors in the UK. The successful candidate will be centrally based and responsible for developing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading a small technical sales team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Find new opportunities in existing and new markets.
• Visit, on a regular basis, customers, OEM´s, with or without the distributors.
• Analysis of competitors
• Develop and implement training packages for the detailing, automotive, industrial markets
• Participate in training sessions for both current and new distributors
• Act as technical liaison with paint company technical centers and training personnel
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions and customer meetings
• Work with RUPES S.p.A. R&D Managers and Regional Sales Director to define new product opportunities
• Travel intensively in support of RUPES training programs
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Manage and coach a small technical team of two sales professionals, ensuring performance, development, and alignment with business goals.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience in sales management, preferably in the automotive, marine, or industrial sectors.
• Work well independently
• Have strong communication skills and be well versed in social media
• Be comfortable working with all layers of business society, from shop technicians to top managers.
• Be willing to embrace an extensive travel schedule
• Be open to learning new cultures, both social and commercial
• Be centrally based in the UK to allow nationwide accessibility
• Have strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

The candidate will report to the Regional Sales Director in Europe.

For further information, please contact Regional Sales Director, Torben Vittrup – [emailprotected]