Trade Sales Manager (Automotive / Parts)

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Hutton, Essex
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Trade Sales Manager (Automotive / Parts)

36,000 - 40,000 DOE + Incentives + Progression + Company Events + Employee Owned Trust + Profit Share Scheme + Free Parking + Health & Wellbeing Programme
Brentwood

Are you a sales professional, with experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, trade-focused environment, looking for an exciting new opportunity to take ownership of a growing sales function?

On offer is a key leadership position where you will become a fundamental asset to the business. You will lead and manage the Trade Sales Team, driving daily sales activity, performance, and KPIs to achieve monthly revenue targets while strengthening relationships with existing customers and onboarding new trade accounts.

This company have been established for over 20 years, they operate in a trade-driven sector and has built a strong reputation for customer service, margin control, and commercial performance. They specialise in Porsche parts and have distribution centres in the UK and Europe.

This role would suit an ambitious and commercially focused sales leader who thrives in a high-pressure environment and enjoys motivating teams to exceed expectations.

The Role:

  • Lead and manage the Trade Sales Team, overseeing daily activity, performance, and KPIs.
  • Drive daily sales performance to achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets.
  • Strengthen relationships with existing trade customers while onboarding new accounts.
  • Oversee outbound sales activity, quoting, account management, and margin control.
  • Work closely with senior management to execute and refine sales strategies.
  • Support occasional weekend work for automotive events and car shows.

The Person:

  • Proven experience in Trade Sales, or Sales Management.
  • Background in automotive, automotive parts or industrial supply.

Reference Number: BBBH23444



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