Sales Development Manager

Sales Development Manager role supporting franchise business growth through sales coaching, relationship management, and commercial development with structured training and career progression.

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. We’re 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. You’ll 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. You’ll spend your time alongside our franchisees in their mobile showrooms, helping them grow their businesses, develop their sales skills and achieve their goals.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive starting salary up to £50,000 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 you’ll 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 Autosmart’s sales management team

What we’re 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