Automotive Sales Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Join us as an Area Activation Manager (AAM). In this role you will lead and inspire a team of Territory Activation Executives (TAEs) in a dynamic FMCG environment, driving distribution growth, shelf space expansion, and increased sales volume for our brands.

• Lead a team of TAEs to grow distribution, shelf space, and sales volume of our brands within independent retail accounts.
• Drive team engagement and foster a high-performance culture built on motivation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach, develop, and inspire TAEs through field-based support, regular performance reviews, and tailored development plans.
• Monitor performance using data insights, conduct structured audits, and implement learning interventions to ensure continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with regional leadership and head office, sharing updates and insights.
• Strategically manage your territory, build relationships with key retailers, and shape future business strategies.
• Design and execute area growth strategies, develop partnerships, and ensure customer‑centricity across our product offerings.

• Proven experience in sales, field activation, or territory management and team leadership (FMCG industry preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching and developing teams.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data interpretation and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics tools (e.g., Power BI), and Microsoft Office.

We are a global organisation that supports colleagues around the world. We provide competitive salary, company car, fuel card, mobile, laptop, medical cover, life assurance, paid parental leave, and a flexible benefits pot that allows you to tailor your benefits to suit you.

At PMI, we prioritize the well‑being and sense of belonging of our workforce. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through employee resource groups (ERGs) covering age, disability, LGBTQ+, race and ethnicity, and parenthood. We are the first global company to attain the Equal Salary Certification, highlighting our commitment to equality. We evaluate candidates based on merit and business requirements, without regard to sex, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or disability. If you need any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us.