Sales Manager in Manchester

Location: Manchester and the North of England

Working Arrangement: Field-based

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Our client, an established automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Fleet Sales Manager to drive commercial vehicle sales growth across Manchester and the North of England.

This is an opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to take ownership of a regional territory, develop new business opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate customers, leasing companies and retail partners.

Reporting to the National Fleet Manager, you’ll play a key role in expanding our client’s presence in the commercial vehicle market, delivering sales targets and identifying opportunities for growth.

The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, vehicle schemes, private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions and 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive fleet sales growth: Deliver annual sales and order targets across your designated territory.
• Develop new business: Identify and secure commercial opportunities with corporate customers, leasing partners and retailers.
• Manage key accounts: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, supporting retention and long-term growth.
• Develop territory strategies: Create and execute regional sales plans to maximise opportunities and market penetration.
• Deliver commercial proposals: Prepare compelling, tailored sales proposals that meet customer requirements and support business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships: Work closely with internal teams, retail partners and external stakeholders to deliver a consistent customer experience.
• Support business improvements: Contribute to projects, process improvements and initiatives designed to strengthen commercial performance.
• Maintain commercial standards: Ensure sales activities comply with relevant policies, procedures and business requirements.

Requirements

We're looking for a motivated sales professional with strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship-building skills and a proven ability to deliver results.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, account management or a similar commercial role.
• A strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent business development and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Experience developing and maintaining long-term relationships with customers and business partners.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Vehicle schemes, including options for family members
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x)
• Health and wellbeing support
• A range of flexible employee benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a significant regional sales territory within an established automotive business.

You’ll be joining a supportive, commercially focused team during a period of transformation in the commercial vehicle industry, with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of fleet sales and develop relationships across an established network of customers and partners.

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