Trade Sales Manager – Automotive Parts
Brentwood, Essex
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:30 (30-minute unpaid lunch)
We are representing a leading specialist in automotive parts, styling, and performance upgrades. As an Employee Ownership Trust, the company fosters a culture of collaboration, commitment, and shared success.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Trade Sales Manager to lead a fast-paced B2B sales team, drive growth, and build long-term relationships with professional customers, including workshops, specialists, and performance garages. This role suits someone comfortable in a high-pressure, KPI-driven environment with frequent outbound activity and strict margin control.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and motivate the Trade Sales Team, monitoring performance and KPIs
Drive daily sales to achieve monthly revenue targets
Strengthen relationships with existing trade customers and onboard new ones
Oversee outbound activity, quoting, account management, and margin control
Ensure team adherence to internal processes, SOPs, and credit proceduresThe Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in Trade Sales, B2B Account Management, or Sales Management
Background in automotive, aftermarket parts, industrial supply, wholesale, or similar trade-driven sectors
Experience leading teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Strong commercial awareness — understands margins, pricing, stock flow, and processes
Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to make quick decisions
Comfortable with occasional weekend work for automotive events or car showsKey Skills:
Strong leadership with ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage KPIs, targets, and daily structured activityBenefits:
Profit sharing and company pension
Additional leave and employee discount
Company events and free or discounted food
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
If you are interested, please apply or contact Aaron at Pertemps North London