Sales Development Manager – Midlands

Looking for a role that gets you out from behind a desk develops your commercial skills and gives you a genuine pathway into senior sales management

Autosmart are a market leader with a successful track record of profitable growth for over last 45 years. Focused on building a successful franchise business and developing talented people into future sales leaders. Were now looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Development Manager to join our team in the Midlands region.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years experience in sales customer-facing business development or commercial roles who is ready to develop their career. Youll receive structured training practical coaching and ongoing support as you learn how to develop franchise businesses build commercial relationships and drive sales growth.

This is a field-based role where no two days are the same. Youll spend your time alongside our franchisees in their mobile showrooms helping them grow their businesses develop their sales skills and achieve their goals.

Please note: This role covers the Midlands region and includes regular travel with approximately one night away from home each week.

I love that no two days are the same. My role is varied rewarding and gives me lots of autonomy. I enjoy being out day to day with our franchisees providing coaching and support and couldnt go back to working in an office. Its much more fun being out and about every day.

Bob Rowland Regional Business Manager

What youll get in return

Competitive starting salary up to 50000 depending on experience
Generous car allowance of 9240
Significant salary progression opportunities as your skills and responsibilities develop
Structured training programme with dedicated coaching and mentoring
Personal development plan designed to accelerate your career
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Non-contributory private healthcare and critical illness cover
Generous contributory pension scheme
Life assurance at three times salary
Employee assistance programme
Staff purchase scheme take home products for free

What youll be doing

Be out in the field with franchisees and their mobile showrooms building strong relationships and becoming a trusted business partner
Supporting franchisees to achieve their sales and business growth objectives by observing customer interactions and providing sales coaching and feedback
Support franchisees to develop and review business plans
Contributing to local sales initiatives product launches and promotional activities
Identify and support the winning and expansion of national and regional accounts
Gathering market insights and identifying growth opportunities
Assisting with franchisee recruitment and induction programmes
Learning the skills and experience needed to progress within Autosmarts sales management team

What were looking for

A Graduate-calibre candidate or someone with approximately 1-2 years experience in sales business development or a commercial role
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A positive self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn
Confidence working independently and managing your own time
Commercial awareness and an interest in business growth
Resilience adaptability and a proactive approach to challenges
A full UK driving licence

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Application closing date : 28th July 2026

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