Sales Performance Manager

  • ABL Recruitment
  • Oct 29, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

We are looking for OEM SALES PERFORMANCE MANAGERS (Automotive) . Of all the sales roles in an automotive OEM, this is one of the most influential below senior leadership. It combines strategic thinking, commercial analysis, relationship management and field leadership. The successful candidate has a genuine opportunity to shape the growth of a fast-expanding automotive brand in their region, rather than simply maintaining existing sales performance. That combination of autonomy, visibility and impact is what makes the role particularly appealing.

TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE UK Sales Performance Manager

Salary: Up to £60,000+ 15% annual bonus ( =£9,000)+ up to £1,800 incentive scheme per month (= £21,600). Equals a total potential cash annual earnings of £90,600 perannum + cars + other benefits

Location : Remote and field based (North, Midlands, South) - with occasional travel to head office in London

Location of Vacancies: Northern Region Midlands Region South Region

Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

The role : this is not a traditional sales management role . In this position you will be responsible for the commercial success of this brand in an entire region of the UK. You will be driving sales performance, delivering commercial targets and ensuring the brand performs successfully within your geographical area. In this role you will be helping to build a brand rather than simply selling one . This role isn't about maintaining market share-it is about creating it.

DUTIES: in this role you will genuinely influence business performance and will be running your own region. This role gives a significant amount of ownership and you will be highly visible in the organisation. This role is business-focused rather than just operational

Liaise with dealers and help to improve dealer profitability

Coaching and helping with dealer development providing support, training and resources to improve dealer performance.

increase vehicle sales

analyse market opportunities

identify weaknesses

recommend improvements

undertake local promotions

influence regional strategy.

The role requires regular reporting and recommendations to senior management.

REQUIREMENTS

Automotive sales background ( 8+ years)

Significant automotive OEM or dealer network experience

Dealer Network Management experience

Experience managing multiple dealerships

Previous experience launching or expanding a brand