Automotive Sales Manager

Job ID: 22248

TUV Rheinland UK Ltd.

Permanent, Full Time

Solihull

Immediately

Job Summary

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry? Do you have expertise in Type Approval, Homologation, or the TIC market in general? TÜV Rheinland is seeking a dynamic UK Automotive Sales Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving growth within the UK automotive sector.


If you are motivated, results-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its regulatory requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

  • ■Drive business growth: Generate order income and revenue by acquiring new customers, recovering former clients, and developing existing accounts through cold calling, customer visits, and participation in industry events.
  • ■Deliver sales performance: Consistently achieve and monitor sales targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and optimise internal sales costs within your area of responsibility.
  • ■Strategic planning: Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager Europe to create and maintain a customer-focused plan leveraging marketing leads, market insights, and existing opportunities.
  • ■Leverage expertise in Homologation & Type Approval: Support customers in navigating UK and international regulatory requirements with tailored solutions.
  • ■Harness CRM tools: Utilise and analyse Salesforce to manage opportunities while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying growth potential.
  • ■Enhance customer relationships: Build loyalty, strengthen partnerships, and secure critical business accounts with frequent customer visits. Work proactively to up-sell services and promote TÜV Rheinland’s full portfolio.
  • ■Stay informed and report progress: Stay up to date with industry trends through training, events, and meetings. Provide key sales data and feedback to senior management.

What we expect of you?

  • ■A proven sales background, ideally in the automotive sector or TIC industry.
  • ■Proficiency in English, with additional European languages being advantageous.
  • ■Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems, with solid knowledge of pipeline management and sales processes.
  • ■Familiarity with a range of sales techniques and strategies.
  • ■Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • ■A self-motivated, target-driven attitude with a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • ■Experience in an international automotive environment is beneficial.
  • ■Flexibility and willingness to travel atleast 50% of the time.
  • ■A valid UK (or European) driving licence.

Join TÜV Rheinland and become part of a globally respected leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. You’ll contribute to helping clients meet rigorous global standards while building strong, long-term business relationships in the growing automotive sector.


Accelerate your career with us — apply now!

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What else you should know

Job ID22248
Type of contractPermanent
Type of employmentFull Time
Work modelFlex Office / partially remote
CompanyTUV Rheinland UK Ltd.

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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Flexible working hours

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Experienced and international teams

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  • Our vehicle inspections promote both road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety.
  • Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts.
  • TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector.
  • Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market.
  • Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.

Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.

Are you ready to help create mobility solutions for the future and drive traffic safety forward? Then a career in mobility at TÜV Rheinland is the right choice for you.

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