Job Details

National Sales Manager

Automotive Equipment & Consumables - UK Wide Role

Ideal Candidate Location - 1 hour of Midlands

Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, Leicester

Up to £70,000 Basic Salary + -15,000 Bonus + Electric Company Car + Benefits

• Have you managed B2B field sales and ASM teams of 4+ members on a regional or national capacity?
• Do you have experience in the automotive and industrial sales world?
• Aware of the motor factor and distribution sector?
• Enjoy hitting targets and motivating a team to succeed, rather than having a personal target?

If you can answer yes to above, this is a role for you!

Our client is looking for a driven RSM looking to step up, or an experienced NSM to lead and push the sales team forwards as part of a longer-term growth and succession plan.

Your Role as a National Sales Manager:

• It's a 100% team management position; there's a team target but no personal quota for you.
• Responsible for leading, motivating and developing a team of 6 Area Sales Managers operating across the UK.
• Driving sales performance, building a winning team culture and delivering against ambitious growth targets.
• Developing and implementing a national sales strategy.
• Conducting field accompaniments, performance reviews and business planning sessions.
• Building strong relationships with key accounts and supporting the team on major opportunities.
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape commercial strategy.
• Accurate forecasting, reporting and pipeline management.
• Identifying new business opportunities and driving market growth.
• Mix of field, office, and home-based working.

Ideal Background for the National Sales Manager Position:

• As a minimum, you must have managed B2B ASM and Field Sales teams before, ideally with 4 or more direct reports.
• You'll have some sales knowledge of the industrial distribution or automotive and motor factor verticals.
• Proven experience to manage, coach, develop and support a sales team with members varying 6 months experience to 18+ years.
• Able to have those difficult discussions whilst being approachable and supportive.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Full driving licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

The Company recruiting for the National Sales Manager:

• An established manufacturer of machinery for the vehicle accident and repair sector.
• Recently moved to a new HQ, doubling their size.
• Renowned for their range of automotive repair systems.
• 60+ years industry experience.
• Seeking a driven and determined sales manager to lead the B2B field sales team.

The Package for the National Sales Manager:

• Up to £70,000 Basic Salary
• Up to -15,000 Bonus Scheme
• Company Car - Electric
• Pension Scheme
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Additional Company Benefits

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.