ATN is partnered with a globally recognised Automotive Service Provider in its search for an experienced Director of Sales and Business Development.
This is a remote role, with travel to customers across the UK & Ireland required.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the sales strategy across the UK & Ireland to achieve revenue growth and market share targets.
* Farm out, identify and land new relationships with key automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and strategic partners.
* Negotiate and close complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
* Collaborate closely with delivery, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
* Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to strengthen brand presence.
* Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy.
* Report on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline development to senior management.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Sales Leadership role within the Automotive Engineering Services Industry.
* Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in complex B2B environments.
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience growing and developing a team.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sales initiatives.
* Willingness to travel regularly across the UK & Ireland.
ATN is an exclusive search partner for staffing solutions across the global automotive industry. We support a diverse range of exciting OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s, and service providers in finding the best talent the market can offer, and supporting those within it to land their dream role. Our goal is simple: to drive our industry forwards through its greatest asset - its people.