At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships with dealerships for iconic Norton Motorcycles.
- Company: Join the legendary Norton Motorcycles, a brand with over 120 years of history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 33 days holiday, private medical insurance, and more.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team and make an impact in the motorcycle industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business Management or relevant experience in sales and account management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About Norton Motorcycles
As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving the commercial success of Norton Motorcycles across a designated region of the UK.
Norton is an iconic British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands house a tight‑knitted, ever‑expanding team dedicated to delivering exquisite riding experiences.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary relationship manager for our authorised dealership network and work closely with sales partners to maximise motorcycle, parts, garments, and accessories sales.
- Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with Norton Motorcycles’ authorised sales partners.
- Manage dealership performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, operational standards, and brand expectations.
- Drive motorcycle sales performance across the allocated geographic territory.
- Maximise sales of genuine Norton parts, garments and accessories through the dealer network.
- Monitor, analyse and report dealership sales activities in line with agreed reporting standards.
- Prepare and present KPI reports and supporting performance documentation for senior management.
- Identify performance‑improvement opportunities and work collaboratively with dealerships to implement effective action plans.
- Identify, evaluate and develop opportunities to expand the Norton dealership network within the assigned territory.
- Provide market insights, competitor intelligence and customer feedback to support business planning and commercial decision‑making.
- Represent Norton Motorcycles professionally at dealer meetings, events and other business activities as required.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Management or a related discipline, or a minimum of three years’ experience in a comparable sales or account‑management role.
- Proven experience managing customer or dealer relationships and driving sales performance.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data and performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Highly organised with strong planning and reporting capabilities.
- Full UK motorcycle licence.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
- Desirable: Experience within the motorcycle, automotive or wider powersports industry; previous experience working with dealership or franchise networks; experience working within a start‑up or high‑growth business environment; passion for premium automotive or motorcycle brands.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience.
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
- Generous pension scheme with access to personalised advice.
- Private medical insurance and a cash‑back programme.
- Life insurance (four times salary).
- Free fruit and access to employee assistance programmes.
- On‑site free parking and free electric charging points.
- Free electric bicycle hire.
- Employees events twice a year, payday socials and various activities.
- Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment within a well‑funded company.
- Ideas for Excellence scheme that rewards innovative ideas.
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Area Sales Manager employer: Norton Motorcycles
At Norton Motorcycles, we pride ourselves on being an iconic British motorcycle brand with a rich history and a bright future. Located in Solihull, our state-of-the-art facilities foster a collaborative and innovative work culture where respect, trust, and personal development are at the forefront. As a Product Cost Engineer, you'll not only enjoy competitive benefits like generous holidays and private medical insurance but also have the opportunity to grow your career in an entrepreneurial environment that values your ideas and contributions.
