Job Role: Sales Director – Insurance & AutomotiveLocation: Head Office - Coleshill, Birmingham B46; Remote RoleSalary: Competitive Base + Commission, Company Car/Car Allowance Benefits: 25 days holiday, Pension, Life Assurance As part of the Company Life Assurance, our employees are entitled to participate in an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This is a virtual benefit service which connects our Employees to third party specialists who can help to manage their health and wellbeing and that of their family. In addition to the EAP the service includes:Remote access to a UK based GP 2nd Opinion consultationsMental health assessments and physiotherapy. Trakm8 is a UK based technology leader in fleet management, insurance telematics, connected car, and optimisation. Through IP owned technology, the Group uses AI data analytics collected from its installed base of telematics units to fine tune the algorithms that are used to produce its' solutions; these monitor driver behaviour, identify crash events, and monitor vehicle health to provide actionable insights to continuously improve the security and operational efficiency of both company fleets and private drivers. The Group's product portfolio includes the latest data analytics and reporting portal (Trakm8 Insight), integrated telematics/cameras/optimisation, self-installed telematics units and one of the widest ranges of installed telematics devices. Trakm8 has over 255,000 connections.Headquartered in Coleshill near Birmingham alongside its manufacturing facility, the Group supplies to the Fleet, Optimisation, Insurance and Automotive sectors to many well-known customers in the UK and internationally.Trakm8 has been listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange since 2005. Trakm8 is also recognised with the LSE Green Economy Mark.We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Director to join our Established Insurance & Automotive team. Main Responsibilities of the role:Lead the company’s sales efforts in the development of an extensive pipeline of major corporate opportunities within the Insurance & Automotive sectors, but not limited to the following industry sectors;InsurancePersonal Lines & Commercial Automotive Vehicle LeasingOEM’SHelping to identify and support business growth outside of the UK territory Ensure Trakm8 are invited to participate in major tenders and their subsequent completion.Promote Trakm8 through attendance to;ConferencesNetworking eventsCorporate functionsBring an extensive knowledge of the Telematics market, emerging technologies, and communicate the findings to senior management and relevant departments.Secure a minimum of two major new customers per financial year.Accurate and timelyForecastingProspecting activityCompletion of strategic customer development plans· Support the Managing Director - Insurance with commercial and marketing activitiesDevelop strong interdepartmental relationships.Requirements:Extensive senior sales experienceExtensive experience within the Motor Insurance sector is a requirement, in particular personal linesExtensive exposure to C-Level and senior management business developmentExcellent presentation & questioning / listening skill – C-Level experience & senior managerDocumented success in securing “New business contracts” – values in excess of £1mDocumented ability to exceed sales targets consistentlyExcellent pipeline management & forecastingStrong understand of project managementAbility to sell complex solutionTarget DrivenBe a confident self-starter capable of generating opportunities themselves and bring own network of industry contactsHave a track record in being able to close sales with large customers and leverage the value of those relationships with similar clientsWillingness to travel – UK, Europe, USA This role requires screening in the below areas:2 years of satisfactory Employment/Education ReferencesPre-Employment Credit CheckBasic Disclosure