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Brighton, United Kingdom Hybrid

Motorway was looking for a Sales Manager - Business Development

Lead and grow a team of B2B sales professionals in a high-growth environment dedicated to expanding a nationwide network of used car dealers. This role is central to scaling dealer engagement and retention through strategic leadership, data-informed decision-making, and hands-on coaching.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and inspire a team of 10 Sales Specialists, split between office-based and remote roles, to consistently exceed monthly sales and activation targets
  • Use performance data and forecasting to shape strategy, monitor progress, and uncover new growth pathways
  • Conduct regular individual coaching sessions to build capability, reinforce accountability, and support career development
  • Ensure the team launches over 100 dealer accounts monthly, with strong emphasis on onboarding support and long-term retention
  • Guide the team in deepening relationships with existing partners through structured account reviews and tailored inventory insights
  • Develop and execute strategies to reduce churn among reactivated and mid-tier dealers, aligning performance with top-tier benchmarks
  • Collaborate closely with on-site leadership through consistent communication and joint involvement in key deals
  • Optimize sales workflows using Hubspot CRM, driving automation and improving go-to-market efficiency
  • Champion a culture rooted in inclusion, personal growth, and high performance

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years in sales, with at least 3 years in a team leadership role focused on target delivery
  • Proven success in developing sales talent and improving team performance
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into action
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving, evolving environment
  • Proficient in CRM platforms, particularly Hubspot (experience preferred but not required)
  • Automotive or marketplace industry background is a plus, but not essential

Benefits and Work Environment

  • Hybrid working model: based in Brighton with four days per week in office, one day remote
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual learning budget for personalized development
  • BUPA health coverage, including discounted gym access
  • Pension plan and enhanced parental leave
  • Volunteering program with dedicated paid day each year
  • Access to discounted electric vehicle leasing through a zero-emission program
  • Cycle to work scheme and regular team events
Required Skills
Sales ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentCoaching Sales TalentData-Driven Decision MakingHubspotAnalytical SkillsStakeholder CommunicationTarget Delivery sales leadershipteam managementperformance coachingdata-driven decision makinganalytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder presentationtarget deliveryHubspot
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Motorway
Motorway is the UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace – their award-winning, online-only platform connects private car sellers with over 7,500 verified dealers nationwide, who compete to offer the best price. Their technology makes the process refreshingly easy, transforming how people sell cars.
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Posted 2 months ago