1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Birmingham Business Park (B37 7YG), 2 days WFH

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Automotive OEM Sales and Operations Manager to lead dealer network expansion, drive regional sales growth, and act as a key link between our OEM business and dealership partners. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who understands the dynamics of OEM standards, thrives in field-based environments, and has hands-on experience supporting or managing automotive dealership networks.

You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening our partner ecosystem and executing strategic sales plans, with a direct impact on market share, profitability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealer Network Development: Identify, recruit, and onboard new franchise dealers across the region to increase coverage and market penetration.
• Sales Execution: Own territory performance and execute regional sales strategies that hit and exceed quarterly revenue targets.
• Relationship Management: Build long-term partnerships with dealer GMs, service managers, and sales leads to drive joint business growth.
• Training & Enablement: Deliver training on OEM standards, product knowledge, and sales processes to dealership teams.
• Market Insights: Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and local market dynamics to inform commercial decisions.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs, pipeline forecasts, and dealer performance data; report insights to HQ and contribute to strategic planning.

What We’re Looking For

• Industry Experience: 5+ years in OEM field sales, dealership operations, or B2B automotive sales.
• Dealer-Facing Expertise: Direct experience working with or managing franchise dealer partners (sales, service, parts, or operations).
• OEM Process Knowledge: Solid understanding of OEM programs, incentive structures, compliance frameworks, and sales operations.
• Sales & CRM Skills: Strong in B2B sales execution, pipeline management, and proficient with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Communication: Able to influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 70% within your assigned territory (mostly UK-based).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Automotive Management or related field preferred. Equivalent experience also considered.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with EV brands or emerging automotive technologies
• Certification in automotive sales or OEM training programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at European Tech Recruit by 2x

Get notified about new Operations Supervisor jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Operations Manager : Food Manufacturing / Bakery

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Solihull, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago

Stafford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Smethwick, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago

Corley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Worcester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Withybrook, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Walsall, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manufacturing Supervisor - Value Stream Lead

Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.