Regional Sales Manager - Automotive Stock Funding

Regional Sales Manager – Automotive Stock Funding REGIONAL SALES MANAGER – AUTOMOTIVE STOCK FUNDING * Salary £50k * Bonuses £16 – 20k * Car – choice of company car or allowance * Healthcare * Pension LOCATION Field based role covering the North of England and Scotland OVERVIEW We are retained to recruit for this exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and established automotive finance business as a Regional Sales Manager leading a small team of Area Sales Managers covering the North of England and Scotland. Core areas of focus are winning new business, expanding existing dealer relationships and supporting your team in their activities to deliver on regional sales targets. This is a hands-on leadership role carrying a personal target for new business and retention of the larger dealer accounts across the region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Drive new business growth both through the team and your personal contribution. * Manage and grow relationships with key dealer groups and strategic accounts. * Lead, coach and develop a team of Area Sales Managers. * Identify opportunities to introduce additional products and services. * Produce accurate pipeline forecasting and sales reporting. * Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. ABOUT YOU We're looking for an ambitious person with a proven record of success and who will have: * Significant experience with vehicle stock funding solutions. * Sound knowledge of how this helps dealers develop their used car businesses. * Strong business development and key account management skills. * Experience leading or mentoring a field-based sales team. * Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial information and identify growth opportunities. * The credibility and confidence to influence dealer principals and senior decision-makers. * A proactive, customer-focused approach and a passion for achieving results. This is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and growing automotive business offering multiple career progression opportunities across the group, autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact within a market-leading business. KEY POINTS ON YOUR APPLICATION Please make sure that along with your CV you provide a note of * Your current salary and any bonus earnings * Your notice period