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Head of Sales Operations

United Kingdom, Coventry Employment contract · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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The Sales Operations Manager will be responsible for end-to-end sales operations management across EU, UK and selected overseas markets, ensuring efficient order fulfilment, healthy inventory management, robust sales governance and effective business performance tracking. This role will play a key part in supporting commercial growth through sales policy development, operational optimisation and data-driven business insights. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and regional stakeholders, the successful candidate will help drive operational excellence and support the achievement of sales targets across international markets.

Job Responsibility

  • Conduct detailed research and analysis of automotive industry regulations, commercial policies and compliance requirements across EU, UK and overseas markets
  • Assess policy impact, identify operational risks and opportunities, and support the development and continuous improvement of sales, dealer and incentive policies
  • Manage daily sales operations activities, ensuring smooth coordination between Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and other internal stakeholders
  • Support order management and vehicle allocation processes to ensure efficient delivery performance and healthy stock levels
  • Develop and maintain sales operational KPI reporting and dashboards, providing regular business insights, performance analysis and risk identification
  • Track sales performance against annual and quarterly targets, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions to support business delivery
  • Monitor policy implementation and dealer feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives across sales operations processes
  • Prepare professional business presentations, reports and management updates for internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to process optimisation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support scalable business growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Marketing, International Trade or a related discipline
  • Experience within automotive sales operations or commercial operations
  • Experience working with EU and UK markets is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of sales operations, dealer management, commercial policy development and compliance requirements
  • Experience in vehicle management, order operations and sales performance analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and BI/reporting tools
  • Strong presentation and reporting skills, including preparation of professional PowerPoint materials and business reports
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively across international teams
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capability and a proactive, results-driven approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively within a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

Proficiency in an additional language

What we offer

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme access
  • Annual bonus - non contractual
  • Private Healthcare
  • Access to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme
  • Group income protection based on length of service
  • Family Friendly policies
  • Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

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