Automotive Sales Director

Job Information

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Posted on

12 April 2026

Job Level

Director

Best Canditate

The Role of an Automotive Sales Director

As Automotive Sales Director, you will lead the commercial function and develop the strategy required to deliver sustainable revenue and profitability growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

Develop and implement the overall sales and commercial strategy.
Lead, coach and develop the sales and business development team.
Identify and secure new commercial opportunities within the automotive sector.
Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Develop strategic customer accounts and maximise long-term revenue opportunities.
Lead major commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
Identify emerging market trends, technologies and customer requirements.
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and product teams to align customer requirements with business capability.
Develop accurate sales forecasts, budgets and commercial plans.
Monitor pipeline performance, margins and revenue targets.
Represent the business at industry events, customer meetings and key commercial forums.
Provide regular commercial reporting and market insight to the senior leadership team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident and commercially astute automotive sales leader with a proven record of delivering growth.

You'll ideally have:

Significant senior-level sales or business development experience within automotive.
A strong network across the automotive supply chain.
Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers or automotive technology businesses.
A proven track record of winning and developing major customer accounts.
Experience leading and motivating high-performing commercial teams.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent commercial awareness and financial understanding.
Experience developing and implementing sales strategies.
The confidence to engage with senior decision-makers at board and executive level.
A strategic, entrepreneurial and results-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

Competitive senior-level salary and benefits package
Leadership position with significant commercial influence
Opportunity to shape and deliver the company's growth strategy
High-profile customer and stakeholder exposure
Career development and progression
Hybrid working with regular customer and site visits
Supportive and ambitious senior leadership team
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth

Why This Role?

This is more than a traditional sales leadership position.

You'll have the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, influence business direction and build relationships with some of the automotive industry's most important organisations.

If you're an experienced automotive sales leader ready for your next challenge and want to play a key role in an ambitious growth story, we'd love to hear from you.

Based in Birmingham and ready to drive your career forward? Apply today.

About Company

Our client is a successful automotive organisation supplying engineered products and technical solutions to major customers across the UK and international markets.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service and is investing in further growth across its product portfolio and customer base.

With ambitious plans for expansion, this is an opportunity to join at a pivotal point and play a key role in shaping the company's commercial future.

Automotive

Birmingham

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