National Sales Manager – Automotive

Location: Based from our office in Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX – Field Based Role
Salary:  £65K-£75K OTE (20% variable)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Are you an experienced sales leader with a deep understanding of the Automotive Market

Do you thrive on building strategic relationships and delivering end-to-end solutions

If so, we want you on our team!

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries!

In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a National Sales Manager – Automotive to join our talented team.

As our National Sales Manager you will:

• Drive national sales growth within the Automotive sector.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage your own pipeline, identifying new clients and closing high-value deals.
• Sell end-to-end service packages, including Training, Network Solutions, Audits, and Inspections.
• Spot opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize revenue.
• Prepare proposals, financial appraisals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing to create impactful campaigns and collateral.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Automotive (ideal candidates currently working for an Automotive consultancy, and OEM/NSC, a large tier 1 Automotive organisation or similar).
• Strong background in consultancy, training, audit, sustainability and inspections services, preferably with exposure to a wide range of operational functions.
• Experienced in project management and driving sales in an evolving market.
• Ability to develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Commercially astute with experience producing complex financial statements (P&L).
• Excellent understanding of sales processes and service delivery.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written.
• Target-driven and motivated by success!

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.