Head of Sales in Loughborough

Compensation: GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000 - yearly

Company Description

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

Role Purpose

The Head of Sales will serve as a strategic leader and brand ambassador for Maxi Low, driving commercial success and positioning the business for sustainable growth. This role is responsible for assisting in the defining and executing of the sales strategy, managing the pipeline, and overseeing marketing initiatives to ensure Maxi Low remains a market leader in vehicle body builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Brand Representation: Act as a figurehead for Maxi Low, representing the brand with authority and driving all sales activity across the business.
• Sales Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a robust sales plan aligned with the business goals. Establish and grow relationships with specialised vehicle brokerages, developing these to deliver a new channel of sales for the business. Own the commercial relationships with OEM’s and dealers, ensuring best in class pricing and a reciprocal business relationship. Establish and maintain a diverse, sustainable pipeline of vehicle body build opportunities, providing regular reporting on progress and performance.
• Marketing & Go-to-Market Execution: Own and guide the go-to-market strategy, overseeing all marketing activity with the support of a dedicated marketing professional.
• Team Engagement & Motivation: Inspire and engage the wider Maxi Low team, ensuring every opportunity is maximised to achieve sales targets.
• Commercial Activities: Prepare accurate quotations and compelling business proposals for prospective customers, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and profitability considerations. Work closely with the Head Designer to influence product development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and emerging market opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with the Radius Vehicle Solutions field-based team, leveraging referrals and fostering mutual growth.
• Customer Advisory & Support: Provide expert guidance to customers on purchasing decisions, collaborating with the Radius Vehicle Solutions Leasing team to deliver tailored leasing solutions.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a minimum 2:2 (Lower second class honours).
• Proven track record in senior sales within automotive or related industries.
• Strong strategic planning and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in marketing strategy and execution.
• Ability to influence product development and identify new market opportunities.
• Collaborative approach with internal teams and external partners.

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Highly organised and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

• High fleet availability and utilisation.
• Improved service standards and customer satisfaction scores.
• Strong team engagement and low staff turnover.
• Reduced operational costs and improved profitability.
• Smooth, scalable processes that support business growth.
• Compliance excellence and reduced operational risk.

What to expect from us?

• A workplace where you're trusted to own outcomes, not just tasks.
• Colleagues across functions who value clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support to develop your commercial and analytical skills on the job.
• A culture that expects you to speak up when the data says something needs to change.
• Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within Radius, but you’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.