UK National Sales Manager – Automotive, Marine & Industrial Markets

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive, marine, and industrial markets is looking for a National Sales Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding sales presence and managing key accounts across the UK. This role requires strong leadership, sales expertise, and an ability to work independently while managing a technical sales team. A supportive environment and performance-based bonus scheme are included.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management, particularly in automotive, marine, or industrial sectors.
• Proficient communication skills and social media savvy.
• Strong leadership capabilities managing small teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies and manage key accounts across sectors.
• Analyze competitors and find new opportunities.
• Lead a small technical sales team and prepare sales forecasts.

Skills

Sales Management

Communication

Leadership

Social Media Proficiency

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UK National Sales Manager – Automotive, Marine & Industrial Markets, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

RUPES S.p.A.

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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]