Automotive Sales Manager

3 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom TÜV Rheinland Europe Full time

Job Summary

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry? Do you have expertise in Type Approval, Homologation, or the TIC market in general? TÜV Rheinland is seeking a dynamic UK Automotive Sales Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving growth within the UK automotive sector.

If you are motivated, results-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its regulatory requirements, we'd love to hear from you

What will you be doing with us?

  • Drive business growth: Generate order income and revenue by acquiring new customers, recovering former clients, and developing existing accounts through cold calling, customer visits, and participation in industry events.
  • Deliver sales performance: Consistently achieve and monitor sales targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and optimise internal sales costs within your area of responsibility.
  • Strategic planning: Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager Europe to create and maintain a customer-focused plan leveraging marketing leads, market insights, and existing opportunities.
  • Leverage expertise in Homologation & Type Approval: Support customers in navigating UK and international regulatory requirements with tailored solutions.
  • Harness CRM tools: Utilise and analyse Salesforce to manage opportunities while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying growth potential.
  • Enhance customer relationships: Build loyalty, strengthen partnerships, and secure critical business accounts with frequent customer visits. Work proactively to up-sell services and promote TÜV Rheinland's full portfolio.
  • Stay informed and report progress: Stay up to date with industry trends through training, events, and meetings. Provide key sales data and feedback to senior management.

What we expect of you?

  • A proven sales background, ideally in the automotive sector or TIC industry.
  • Proficiency in English, with additional European languages being advantageous.
  • Experience using or similar CRM systems, with solid knowledge of pipeline management and sales processes.
  • Familiarity with a range of sales techniques and strategies.
  • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • A self-motivated, target-driven attitude with a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Experience in an international automotive environment is beneficial.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • A valid UK (or European) driving licence.

Join TÜV Rheinland and become part of a globally respected leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. You'll contribute to helping clients meet rigorous global standards while building strong, long-term business relationships in the growing automotive sector.

Accelerate your career with us — apply now

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