Trade Sales Manager

We are seeking an experienced Trade Sales Manager who can lead a fast‑paced sales team, drive growth in our B2B channel, and build long‑term relationships with professional customers including workshops, specialists, and performance garages. This person must be comfortable working in a demanding, KPI‑driven environment with high call volumes, rapid turnaround times, and strict margin discipline.

• Lead and manage the Trade Sales Team (activity, performance, KPIs).
• Drive daily sales to achieve monthly revenue targets.
• Strengthen relationships with existing trade customers and onboard new ones. Work closely with senior management to execute sales strategies.
• Oversee outbound activity, quoting, account management and margin control.
• Ensure team adherence to internal processes, SOPs, and credit‑safe procedures.

• Proven experience in Trade Sales, B2B Account Management, or Sales Management.
• Background in automotive, aftermarket parts, industrial supply, wholesale, or similar trade‑driven sectors.
• Demonstrable success leading teams in high‑pressure environments.
• Ability to manage KPIs, targets and fast‑paced daily activity.

• Strong leadership with ability to coach, motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially sharp — understands margins, pricing, stock flow and process.
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and comfortable making quick decisions.

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On‑site parking
• Profit sharing

Hutton, CM13 1TG

• Car parts sales: 2 years (preferred)
• Managerial: 1 year (preferred)

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

£45,000–£55,000 per annum

Full‑time, Permanent