Trade Sales Manager (Automotive / Parts)

Trade Sales Manager (Automotive / Parts) 36,000 - 40,000 DOE + Incentives + Progression + Company Events + Employee Owned Trust + Profit Share Scheme + Free Parking + Health & Wellbeing Programme Brentwood Are you a sales professional, with experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, trade-focused environment, looking for an exciting new opportunity to take ownership of a growing sales function? On offer is a key leadership position where you will become a fundamental asset to the business. You will lead and manage the Trade Sales Team, driving daily sales activity, performance, and KPIs to achieve monthly revenue targets while strengthening relationships with existing customers and onboarding new trade accounts. This company have been established for over 20 years, they operate in a trade-driven sector and has built a strong reputation for customer service, margin control, and commercial performance. They specialise in Porsche parts and have distribution centres in the UK and Europe. This role would suit an ambitious and commercially focused sales leader who thrives in a high-pressure environment and enjoys motivating teams to exceed expectations. The Role: Lead and manage the Trade Sales Team, overseeing daily activity, performance, and KPIs. Drive daily sales performance to achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets. Strengthen relationships with existing trade customers while onboarding new accounts. Oversee outbound sales activity, quoting, account management, and margin control. Work closely with senior management to execute and refine sales strategies. Support occasional weekend work for automotive events and car shows. The Person: Proven experience in Trade Sales, or Sales Management. Background in automotive, automotive parts or industrial supply. Reference Number: BBBH23444 Keywords: Trade Sales, Manager, Automotive, Cars, Parts, Industrial, Wholesale, Supply, Distribution, Brentwood, Essex If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-17