Head of Sales

Leeds Permanent
  • Exciting opportunity to join a market leading automotive consumables provider
  • Grow and lead a team with great career progression opportunities

About Our Client

After achieving considerable growth YoY, our client is growing their team. As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for taking over a team of Business Development Managers with the view to grow the team further to cover the 5 regions across the UK.

You will be responsible for managing large key accounts and developing new business with Distributers across the UK, with the view to develop the regions to bring on board a number of sales professionals across the UK.

Job Description

As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing and growing the sales team across the UK to support the growth of the business
  • Be a player manager, developing your own relationships with key customers as well as prospecting for new business
  • Supporting the Business Development Managers in the field, providing leadership and coaching
  • Manage a team of internal sales people alongside field sales
  • Report directly to the Group Sales Director, providing accurate reporting on forecast and sales
  • Attend exhibitions and trade shows as and when required
  • Attend the office in Leeds once a week to support the internal sales team

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience selling Automotive or Industrial Consumables into the Distribution market is essential
  • Prior experience managing or coaching a team would be advantageous
  • Proven track record of developing new business and managing existing customers successfully
  • History of growing sales figures
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach individuals
  • Clear communications skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to travel and be on-site once a week in Leeds
  • UK Drivers License

What's on Offer

Competitive package depending on experience

Contact
Jade Morris
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6214136
Phone number
+44 113 388 9066

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jade Morris
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9066
Job reference
JN-102023-6214136