Automotive Sales Team Talent

Below are examples of candidates we are currently working with who are available fo new opportunities and have specific hands-on experience in the OEM and Tier 1 & 2 components sector.

This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a snapshot of the type of candidates we are working with within the sector. 

Other specialisms are covered.

Head Of Sales #278043

5 years in current role, Tier 1 components into OEMs including JLR, McLaren, Ford

  • Spearheading the exploration and advancement of fresh business prospects and technical initiatives for both current and prospective clients.
  • Overseeing and sustaining a portfolio of projects and a pipeline of commercial delivery, resulting in a 42% upsurge in company turnover.
  • Orchestrating comprehensive bid management, spearheading negotiations with new clients, encompassing cost management, delineation of technical specifications and requirements, production volume, and forecasting.
  • Taking the lead in handling RFI’s and RFQ’s for esteemed OEM’s (such as JLR, McLaren & Ford) with a commendable success rate.
  • Identifying key accounts and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Contributing to and executing the rebranding of the company subsequent to a change in commercial ownership.
  • Profound understanding of company technology to drive strategic growth plans and offer insights into pivotal target sectors and amplification of production volume.
  • Establishing and accomplishing annual sales targets, achieving a 20% year-on-year growth.

Business Manager #556875

3 years in current role, working with JLR and other Tier 1 component suppliers

  • Achieved £3.5M in new sales followed by £12M secured the following years. Maintains a high probability deal pipeline of £29M, ensuring a guaranteed future business worth a minimum of £7M.
  • Holds responsibility for handling the more technically intricate new client deals, seeking viable technical and commercial solutions.
  • Utilizes innovative approaches to identify and cultivate new clients, expand business opportunities, and enhance revenue potential.
  • Presented sales pitches and conducted presentations for high-profile clients.
  • Cultivated crucial stakeholder relationships within sector-specific groups to broaden the network and raise awareness of the portfolio. Strategically worked towards enhancing global partnerships.
  • Collaborated and provided support to colleagues in the activities aimed at resource allocation and internal stakeholder management to secure business with acceptable margins.
  • Acted as the interface with the client purchasing team and both parties’ legal representatives to establish agreeable contract terms.

OEM Sales Engineer #325874

6 years in current role, OEM experience – JLR, Ford, Aston Martin, Lotus and Bentley

  • Determining quotations for new applications, serving as the primary point of contact for the OEM regarding commercial and technical deliberations.
  • Developing financial and commercial models for RFQ scenarios to simulate diverse pricing and volume structures, offering clarity on potential business expansion. Analysing revenue vis-à-vis production costs to comprehend profit scenarios at specific price points.
  • Overseeing product forecasting to ensure alignment with customer schedules and timely placement of orders at manufacturing locations. Facilitating smooth introduction of new parts and phased-out discontinuation of EOP parts with minimal obsolescence.
  • Managing the implementation of new parts for OEM, allocating resources for drawing release, quality documentation, mass production introduction, and part supply.
  • Regular international travel to sustain robust customer relationships, provide support, and resolve quality and engineering issues. 
  • Investigating any quality issues and assisting the local team in addressing the needs of the OEM, including 8D problem-solving.
  • Conducting both long and short-term forecasting for the business, and reporting management information to head office.

Commercial Programme Manager #258746

8 years with current role, main OEM client JLR

  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
  • Optimised resource allocation to maximise efficiency and productivity.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget.
  • Led top UK accounts to exceed sales targets.
  • Built strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
  • Trained and coached team members to enhance commercial expertise and enhanced commercial knowledge across the organisation.
  • Secured multi-million pound contracts through strategic negotiation and optimised pricing strategies to improve profitability.
  • Strengthened market position through effective business development.
  • Achieved commercial success through effective dispute resolution.
  • Secured significant project investments based on strong business cases.

Account Manager #254875

10 years automotive sector account management experience, working with JLR, Nissan, and Toyota

  • Providing adept leadership and articulating strategic goals effectively
  •  Ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement delivery for 100+ clients
  • Formulated pricing frameworks grounded in historical data, customer trends, and competitor analysis
  • Managing intricate client relationships and overseeing commercial and BD activities
  • Guiding the sales team in pre-contract activities and recruitment of staff
  • Direct responsibility for 8 reports, with a dotted line responsibility for field-based operational staff, overseeing Health & Safety guidelines
  • Ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement delivery for 100+ clients

Sales Support Exec #658211

3 years in current role with Tier 2 components manufacturer

  • Assist senior sales colleagues in developing and executing sales strategies, contributing to a 15% increase in annual revenue
  • Support the identification and qualification of potential clients, conducting market research that led to the acquisition of five key accounts in the last quarter
  • Prepare and present sales proposals, product demonstrations, and technical specifications to clients, achieving a 30% proposal acceptance rate
  • Maintain and update the customer relationship management (CRM) system to track sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline progress, improving data accuracy by 20%
  • Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to ensure accurate product information and timely delivery of customer orders, resulting in a 95% on-time delivery rate
  • Attend trade shows and industry events to represent the company, networking with over 100 potential clients and gathering valuable market intelligence
  • Provide ongoing support to senior sales colleagues by preparing reports on sales performance and client feedback, leading to a 10% improvement in customer satisfaction scores

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We support our clients across sales, operational, engineering, finance, HR, and administration teams within their businesses.

We work hard to make sure every placement is the right fit, leading to a successful project. This is the case in over 90% of our projects. As a safety net for our clients, we back up our work with a standard, free replacement period.

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