We are seeking a driven and experienced National Sales Manager to lead and grow our sales presence across the automotive, marine & industrial sectors in the UK. The successful candidate will be centrally based and responsible for developing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading a small technical sales team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Managing existing key distributors
- Find new opportunities in existing and new markets.
- Visit, on a regular basis, customers, OEM´s, with or without the distributors.
- Analysis of competitors
- Develop and implement training packages for the detailing, automotive, industrial markets
- Participate in training sessions for both current and new distributors
- Act as technical liaison with paint company technical centers and training personnel
- Participate in trade shows, exhibitions and customer meetings
- Work with RUPES S.p.A. R&D Managers and Regional Sales Director to define new product opportunities
- Travel intensively in support of RUPES training programs
- Prepare regular sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior management.
- Manage and coach a small technical team of two sales professionals, ensuring performance, development, and alignment with business goals.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have experience in sales management, preferably in the automotive, marine, or industrial sectors.
- Work well independently
- Have strong communication skills and be well versed in social media
- Be comfortable working with all layers of business society, from shop technicians to top managers.
- Be willing to embrace an extensive travel schedule
- Be open to learning new cultures, both social and commercial
- Be centrally based in the UK to allow nationwide accessibility
- Have strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Company car or car allowance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
The candidate will report to the Regional Sales Director in Europe.
For further information, please contact Regional Sales Director, Torben Vittrup – tvittrup@rupes.com
