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Head of Sales

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom.

Company: UK-based business with over 40 years of experience supplying the automotive, repair and maintenance industries. Operating from a purpose-built facility in Leeds, the company stocks an extensive range of product lines and focuses on consumables such as fasteners, electrical components, air‑line systems and clips. ISO 9001 accredited and committed to delivering high‑quality, reliable products to a wide network of industry customers.

The Role

This national role will focus on driving both existing customer relationships and new business development, with a 50/50 split across account management and new customer acquisition. Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will oversee a team of National Sales Managers and collaborate closely with the Sales Office Manager. They will be instrumental in achieving commercial targets, expanding market share and ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Drive existing customer relationships and new business development.
  • Manage a team of National Sales Managers.
  • Collaborate with the Sales Office Manager.
  • Achieve commercial targets.
  • Expand market share and ensure exceptional customer service delivery.

Qualifications

  • Dynamic, self‑motivated sales leader with strong grasp of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) market.
  • Experience managing teams, developing sales strategies and building long‑term customer relationships across multi‑site accounts.
  • Strong commercial acumen and people‑management experience.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach to sales.
  • Solid track record in field‑based sales and business development, ideally within the automotive or industrial consumables sectors.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Performance‑based bonus scheme.
  • Company car.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in an established, reliable and customer‑orientated business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact John Pease for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.

About the Recruiter

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high‑performing candidates to high‑profile and mission‑critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue‑chip, medium and small organisations.

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Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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