National Sales Manager

National Sales Manager

Total direction for our UK sales team:

We are looking to recruit a National Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager able to lead an external Field Sales Team with the gravitas to negotiate and influence key stakeholders within the Automotive Aftermarket space and Fast Fit channels. We would love to hire a true Sales Leader with experience in their kit bag to motivate an experienced sales force, whilst mentoring up and coming talent.

Our future vision for this role:

As leaders in the sector, this business is part of a family of group companies that specialise in delivering Automotive Capital Equipment, Tools and associated Automotive Consumables to the Automotive Aftermarket. This is a great opportunity to craft, influence and deliver increased sales revenues and shape future market strategy leading to an upward career trajectory.

Ideal Location: Central UK (Midlands)

Salary: Neg ££ (Est £50k - £60k ++) + Car + Benefits

Our utopia:

Quite simply, our ideal candidate will possess an excellent knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket or Fast Fit channel. We would like to see a demonstrable track record of managing a Field Sales team ranging from 5-20 people, and developing, training & mentoring Sales people on either a regional or national scale.

10 Key skills:

1. Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket or Fast Fit channel.
2. Managing a Field Sales function, adopting a hands-on approach to Sales Management.
3. Proven track record in delivering sales through Key Accounts and the Sales Team.
4. Gravitas and ability to grab attention and present innovative ideas and solutions at board level.
5. High level of IT literacy, particularly presentation packages and analytical capabilities via Microsoft Excel.
6. Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal.
7. Professional outlook, able to maintain and develop personal integrity with customers and internal stakeholders.
8. Highly organised with solid work ethic approaching tasks tenaciously.
9. Flexible to travel covering an expansive region and overnight as required.
10. Smart in appearance, punctual, able to create an excellent first impression.

Come meet the employer:

Online “meet the employer” sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd. Please email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above. We are hiring NOW so don't delay.

JOB REF: 4199GS