We're recruiting for a Sales Manager to join a well-established and growing business within the automotive aftermarket.

Based at the Banbury Head Office, this is a key leadership role responsible for managing both internal and external sales teams, supporting performance across the UK and Nordics, and working closely with the Sales Director to drive operational and commercial success.

Alongside team leadership, you'll also take ownership of key customer accounts, supporting growth, performance, and long-term relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading, mentoring and developing the Internal and External Sales teams
Overseeing day-to-day sales operations, including orders, quotations and approvals
Ensuring efficient and consistent sales processes across the business
Monitoring sales performance, margins and KPIs, escalating where required
Managing key customer accounts and supporting account growth
Coordinating sales projects, RFQs and pipeline activity
Working closely with Product, Procurement, Supply Chain and Marketing teams
Supporting new product launches and promotional activity
Handling customer issues and driving continuous improvement
Travelling occasionally across the UK and Nordics for customer visits and meetingsAbout You

Experience in a sales leadership or senior account management role
Automotive aftermarket experience desirable (open to wider automotive or similar sectors)
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Commercially aware with a data-driven approach to performance
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Strong Excel and data analysis capability
Confident communicator, able to work cross functionally
Full UK driving licence What's in It for You

Salary £57,500 Up to 15% performance related bonus
Company car or car allowance
31 days holiday (including bank holidays, increasing with service)
Free parking onsite
Opportunity to join a growing, market-established business
Leadership role with real influence and progression potentialCore Hours

Mon-Thurs: 08:30-17:00
Fri: 08:30-15:30

Location

Based onsite in Banbury (5 days per week), with occasional travel across the UK and Nordic