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Head of Sales

Job details
Posting date: 22 April 2025
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 May 2025
Location: Hawton, Midlands, NG24 1RQ
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 56457367

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Summary

Head of Sales – Nottinghamshire

- Basic Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience)
- OTE: £85,000+
- Monday – Friday Only
- 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 40 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Option

We’re recruiting for a Head of Sales opportunity with one of the region’s most recognised and fastest-growing automotive sales businesses. This is a pivotal position for the company – you’ll form part of the leadership team, work closely with the board of Directors, and have full ownership of the sales operation.

With ambitious growth plans, this is a key hire and will suit someone with strong experience in the car sales industry, a track record of driving sales performance, and the commercial acumen to support strategic decisions at board level.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive Basic Salary between £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
- OTE £85,000+
- Hybrid working options
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus scheme
- Discounted car purchase scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Full-time, permanent position

What you’ll be doing:

- Leading and mentoring the Sales Manager and Account Managers
- Developing a high-performance culture across the sales team
- Identifying and implementing new sales strategies and processes
- Overseeing all aspects of the sales operation, from pricing and advertising through to delivery
- Providing strategic and operational advice to the board
- Analysing team performance and driving continuous improvement
- Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance and Delivery departments
- Ensuring compliance, FCA accreditation, and training needs are met across the sales team
- Managing day-to-day operations and dealing with complex issues as needed

The Ideal candidate:

- A strong automotive background, ideally in senior sales or operations roles
- Proven track record in managing high-performing sales teams
- Experience working at a senior level, contributing to business-wide strategy
- Ability to coach, develop, and lead from the front
- Commercially minded, able to identify opportunities for profitability and growth
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- High attention to detail and process-driven approach

If you're an experienced Sales Manager or Head of Sales, looking to step into a senior leadership position within a growing company, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a successful automotive firm.

To find out more about this vacancy, get in touch with Lewis Fagen at Perfect Placement today.

At Perfect Placement we are automotive specialists, with a long history supporting the industry. If you're looking for your next automotive opportunity, get in touch today!

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