Head of Sales - Aftermarket Parts

AKA The Recruitment Specialists • Permanent • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom • £48k / year • 26min ago

Aka Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading aftermarket automotive parts supplier to bring you this exciting Head of Sales position based in Clay Cross and around the East Midlands. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious business where you will lead a high-performing sales function, develop strategic customer relationships and drive continued commercial growth. Working Monday to Friday based on a 42.5 hour contract, you will receive a starting basic salary of £48,000k and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Duties Include:

Lead, motivate and develop the national sales team to achieve and exceed company sales targets.
Develop and implement strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across trade, fleet and independent garage customers.
Build and strengthen relationships with key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets to increase market share.
Analyse sales performance, market trends and competitor activity, implementing strategies to maximise commercial opportunities.
Set individual and team KPIs, providing regular coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
Work closely with the senior leadership team to develop business strategy and support company growth objectives.
Collaborate with Marketing, Operations and Purchasing departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Prepare and present detailed sales forecasts, budgets and performance reports.
Attend customer meetings, industry exhibitions and networking events, representing the business professionally.
Drive a high-performance sales culture through continuous improvement, accountability and employee development.
Ensure all sales activities are carried out in line with company policies and commercial objectives.

Requirements:

Previous experience within a Head of Sales , Sales Director , Regional Sales Manager or senior commercial leadership role.
Strong background within the automotive aftermarket , automotive parts distribution or motor factor industry.
Proven track record of delivering sustained sales growth and leading successful sales teams.
Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new business opportunities.
Exceptional negotiation, presentation and relationship-building abilities.
Experience analysing sales data, forecasting and implementing strategic business plans.
Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to travel nationally when required.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Reasons to Apply:

Join a respected and growing leader within the automotive aftermarket.
Competitive salary with an uncapped bonus potential.
Company car or car allowance.
Pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits package.
Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the sales function.
Work alongside an experienced senior leadership team.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Stable, long-term opportunity within a successful and expanding business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Head of Sales looking to make a significant impact within a thriving automotive aftermarket business. If you're a commercially driven leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please send your CV in confidence to us here at Aka Recruitment, job reference Aak3856

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