Sales Director - Automotive Technology
Location: UK (Weekly commute to South East HQ 1-2 days per week)
* £110,000 - £120,000 Basic Salary
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Monthly Car Allowance
* Company Pension Scheme
* Private medical
* Life Assurance
* 25 Days Holiday (Option To Purchase Additional Holiday)
The Company:
This Automotive technology leader is redefining the aftermarket sector, setting new standards for innovation and performance. With an ambitious roadmap ahead, the company is gearing up for rapid expansion, backed by significant investment and ground-breaking product developments.
As they accelerate growth, their next-generation solutions will not only transform the industry but also reinforce their deep commitment to driving innovation and investment in the UK market. This is an exciting moment to be part of a business on the brink of exponential scale, where you will be responsible for all aspects of the commercial strategy.
The Role:
This is a rare opportunity to drive the commercial strategy of a fast-scaling, industry-leading automotive technology company. As Sales Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in accelerating growth, unlocking new revenue streams, and spearheading expansion across the UK.
This is more than just a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape the company’s future, lead high-impact initiatives, and build powerful industry partnerships. If you thrive in high-growth environments and have a track record of scaling businesses, driving sales, and delivering commercial success, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and Execute a Market-Leading Sales Strategy
* Define and implement a bold, data-driven commercial strategy to achieve aggressive revenue growth and market expansion.
* Leverage industry insights, market trends, and partner feedback to continuously refine and optimise sales approaches.
Drive High-Impact Sales Leadership
* Lead, inspire, and elevate a high-performing sales team, including Business Development Managers and Account Managers.
* Set clear, ambitious sales, retention, and profitability targets—ensuring the team consistently exceeds expectations.
* Cultivate a high-performance, results-driven culture, prioritising accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
Strategic Partnerships & Expansion
* Forge and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and C-suite executives, maximizing growth opportunities.
* Identify and unlock new revenue streams, scaling commercial opportunities across the UK.
* Represent the company at industry events, panels, and networking engagements, positioning the brand as an industry leader.
Cross-Functional Collaboration for Business Success
* Work closely with leadership teams across marketing, product, finance, and operations to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives.
* Champion a collaborative, customer-focused approach, ensuring seamless integration between sales and broader company strategy.
Your Background:
You will have a background in driving substantial growth in the Automotive industry, enhancing brand reputation, whilst ensuring operational excellence for both your employer and your partners.
Skills Required:
* A proven track record of leading commercial teams to consistently exceed goals, market expansion, and team performance improvement.
* Demonstrated expertise in handling intricate negotiations and overseeing long-term contract management, including experience navigating tri-party agreements.
* Experience of working in a matrix organisation with reporting to both operational and functional leadership is essential.
* Demonstrated success in operating successful B2B partnerships at scale, with experience pitching to C-suite and senior individuals.
* Experience translating financial goals into actionable sales team objectives, leveraging data and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
* Previous experience as a member of a leadership team creating and implementing commercial strategies.
If you are a qualified candidate then please apply via LinkedIn or email Chris - chris.brewer@ecwsearch.com
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