Regional Sales Manager – Automotive Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Chelmsford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Strategy Development Account Management Team Leadership Automotive Industry Knowledge Customer Relationship Management Financial Analysis Business Development Used Vehicle Retail Sales Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead a dynamic sales team and drive growth in the automotive finance sector.

Regional Sales Manager – Automotive Finance in Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Full-Time

50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.)

Home office (partial)

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team and drive growth in the automotive finance sector.

Company: Join a market-leading business with a focus on innovation and success.

Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, company car or allowance, healthcare, and pension.

Why this job: Make an impact by growing dealer accounts and leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications: Experience in automotive sales and strong communication skills required.

Other info: Flexible home-working with travel across East and South England.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven person to join this highly successful market leading business.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of 3 Area Sales Managers and oversee revenue generation, customer relationships, and the growth of large dealer accounts within your assigned region. Your main focus will be on acquiring new accounts, growing the existing dealer base, and coaching your team to achieve their targets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the team as well as making a personal contribution to:

  • Identify and promote products and services to prospective new large dealer clients
  • Account Management of existing large dealers, maintaining relationships to ensure retention and growth of existing accounts whilst seeking opportunities for growth
  • Ensure sales targets within your dedicated region are achieved to the KPIs
  • Cross-selling group products and services
  • Sales reporting including weekly Pipeline and Activity Reports
  • Attend conferences, training courses and sales meetings within the region or UK
  • Manage, and/or escalate any identified risks in relation to internal risk policies and external regulations

Key Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and present effectively to board-level stakeholders, clients, and internal teams
  • In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, with particular experience in used vehicle retail sales
  • Strong understanding of vehicle stock funding, ideally with knowledge of vehicle auction processes
  • Proven ability to develop business relationships and drive growth through effective sales strategies
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information, such as company accounts and sales projections
  • Demonstrated success in managing high-performing teams
  • Successful account management and business development experience with a stock funding business
  • A sales orientated background in used car retailing with extensive hands-on experience of harnessing the benefits of unit stock funding

Working Pattern: Home-working with regular travel across the East and South of England.

Regional Sales Manager – Automotive Finance in Chelmsford employer: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Consulting

Join a leading market player in the automotive finance sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a choice of company car or allowance, we offer an attractive benefits package that enhances your work-life balance. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your role as a Regional Sales Manager.

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