Division Sales Manager – Automotive Body shop consumables & Paints

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you’re a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The Division Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and managing key accounts within the Automotive Body shop consumables & Paints division. The role focuses on developing sales strategy, strengthening distributor and fleet relationships, and ensuring effective execution across assigned markets.

• Develop and execute divisional sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage and grow key accounts including distributors, workshops, fleets, and retail partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, product penetration and market expansion initiatives.
• Lead pricing, promotions, and negotiation strategies to achieve volume and margin targets.
• Coordinate closely with supply chain, marketing, and product teams to ensure availability and competitive positioning.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasts, and market trends; provide regular reporting and insights to management.
• Build, guide, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and divisional targets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, credit control, and payment terms.
• Execute sales forecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis and ensure sales plan execution.
• Network and gather competition information and advise management with significant market information.
• Take on commercial, operational & financial responsibility across the vertical.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for new business.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, measure performance, and provide actionable insights to the Sales Manager.
• Proven experience in sales management within Automotive Body shop consumables & Paints, automotive aftermarket, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Bodyshop operations, consumables usage, and distribution channels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑value accounts and deliver sustainable growth.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution capability.

70% - 90%

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, mechanical engineering, automobile engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  7 to 10 years in sales & team management, preferably within Automotive Body shop consumables & Paints.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales tools.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Date of joining: 03-February-2025

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Automotive