Automotive Sales Manager jobs in United Kingdom

About Fussy

Hey good smelling! We’re Fussy…about everything in our mission to banish single-use plastic from your bathroom. Having experienced exceptional growth over the past four years, we are now looking for a talented individual to join the team as a National Account Manager. You will contribute to our retail strategy and help drive sales for our first product, a refillable deodorant.

This is a super exciting opportunity to join a disruptive startup during a period of growth. The selected candidate will work directly with the senior leadership team to deliver growth in our retail business.

About the role

Joining as a National Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing relationships through regular contact with key retail partners, focusing on High Street and Grocery sectors.

Specifically, you’ll be responsible for:

• Account management of key retail partners, focusing on High Street or Grocery.
• Supporting the Head of Sales in preparing pitches for new retail opportunities.
• Managing forecasts and P&L for your accounts and achieving growth targets.
• Driving sales by ensuring customer admin is completed accurately and on time, maintaining visibility in-store, and online content is of high quality.
• Identifying market trends through competitor analysis to uncover commercial opportunities.
• Reporting and analyzing retailer, category, and market data to inform our commercial strategy.
• Representing the company at external trade events and meetings.
• Collaborating with marketing and operations to develop retail plans.
• Being proactive and adaptable to various challenges.

About you

We value diverse backgrounds and skills. The following qualities are important for success in this role:

• Approximately 2+ years of sales experience within an FMCG company, with a proven track record in building retailer relationships and driving growth.
• Interest in sustainability and wellness sectors; knowledge of the Health & Beauty market and similar categories is a plus.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage others.
• Analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to banning single-use plastic from bathrooms.
• A salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: from September, based in our Central London office (Tues–Thurs in Shoreditch).
• 33 days of annual leave, including flexible bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Wellhub membership offering various fitness and wellbeing options.
• Share options after probation, supporting mutual growth.

Who we are

Fussy aims to eliminate single-use plastic from bathrooms by designing simple, effective, and science-backed personal care products. Our first product, a refillable deodorant, is the UK’s top-rated natural deodorant, loved by many including Holly Willoughby. We are building a world-class team and are excited to expand into new products and markets. We believe in empowering consumers and working together to make a difference. Power to your pits!