Job Summary

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry? Do you have expertise in Type Approval, Homologation, or the TIC market in general? TÜV Rheinland is seeking a dynamic UK Automotive Sales Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving growth within the UK automotive sector.

If you are motivated, results-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its regulatory requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

What will you be doing with us?

• Drive business growth: Generate order income and revenue by acquiring new customers, recovering former clients, and developing existing accounts through cold calling, customer visits, and participation in industry events.
• Deliver sales performance: Consistently achieve and monitor sales targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and optimise internal sales costs within your area of responsibility.
• Strategic planning: Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager Europe to create and maintain a customer-focused plan leveraging marketing leads, market insights, and existing opportunities.
• Leverage expertise in Homologation & Type Approval: Support customers in navigating UK and international regulatory requirements with tailored solutions.
• Harness CRM tools: Utilise and analyse Salesforce to manage opportunities while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying growth potential.
• Enhance customer relationships: Build loyalty, strengthen partnerships, and secure critical business accounts with frequent customer visits. Work proactively to up-sell services and promote TÜV Rheinland’s full portfolio.
• Stay informed and report progress: Stay up to date with industry trends through training, events, and meetings. Provide key sales data and feedback to senior management.

What we expect of you?

• A proven sales background, ideally in the automotive sector or TIC industry.
• Proficiency in English, with additional European languages being advantageous.
• Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems, with solid knowledge of pipeline management and sales processes.
• Familiarity with a range of sales techniques and strategies.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A self-motivated, target-driven attitude with a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Experience in an international automotive environment is beneficial.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• A valid UK (or European) driving licence.

Join TÜV Rheinland and become part of a globally respected leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. You’ll contribute to helping clients meet rigorous global standards while building strong, long-term business relationships in the growing automotive sector.

Accelerate your career with us — apply now!