Sales Manager

Are you a Sales Manager looking for a new challenge? Are you experienced in leading a Sales team and delivering key business development goals? Are you looking to for a Sales Managers role in a well invested and ambitious Automotive manufacturing business?



Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for a Sales Manager by a specialist manufacturing business that is focused in the automotive sector. As the ideal candidate you will have the skills to lead and develop best practice in a team of BDMs to help target key automotive manufacturing accounts.



The role is a blend of leadership, personal activity and sales process improvements that maximize the companies offering and manufacturing capacity.



Your duties and tasks will include:

• Provide direct leadership to the sales team


• Monitor and improve sales functions, ensuring clear accountability and targeted performance action plans


• Drive sales growth by developing new business in new existing key accounts


• Develop and implement a cohesive sales strategy


• Establish a strong market presence, actively engaging with key customers to strengthen relationships and identify new business opportunities


• Ensure sales activities are conducted in alignment with business objectives, driving increased profitability


• Develop key account management strategies to maximise value per customer, particularly within the UK automotive market


• Develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a proactive and results-driven culture


• Implement robust sales performance metrics and reporting structures to track and enhance commercial success


• Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and competitive positioning to inform strategic decision-making


• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and business development efforts

The company is in a great position having improved and invested in manufacturing capability and processes and is looking for a Sales Manager ready to focus on sales to drive company growth and success.



This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Sales Manager that will work closely with the Plant MD and Group Sales Director to really use the total resource to develop existing relationships and capture key accounts across automotive OEMs and supply chain partners. The position pays a competitive salary along with a car and the tools to deliver in the role.



Please apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and opportunity!



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