Head of Sales
About Oceros
Oceros is a full-service automotive marketing agency built on deep retailer experience, commercial understanding and creative excellence. We partner with dealer groups, OEMs and automotive brands to deliver strategic marketing, creative production, digital campaigns, social media, branding and revenue-driving solutions.What makes Oceros different is our understanding of the automotive industry from the inside out. Our team combines retail expertise, commercial thinking and creative innovation to help clients improve customer experience, strengthen their brand and drive measurable results. As we continue our next phase of growth, we are looking for an ambitious Head of Sales to help shape the future of the business.
The Opportunity
This is more than a sales role. It's an opportunity to become a key part of a growing agency with a strong reputation, loyal client base and significant growth ambitions. We are looking for someone who wants to build something for the long term; someone who is excited by the challenge of opening doors, creating opportunities and helping shape the commercial future of the business. You'll be selling services that clients genuinely value, supported by a collaborative team of talented marketers, designers, strategists and content creators who consistently deliver exceptional work. At Oceros, we pride ourselves on being flexible, dynamic and people-focused. We take a multi-stakeholder approach to every project, creating unique solutions that elevate our clients' customer experience and strengthen their commercial performance.In return, you'll have the freedom to make an impact, the support to develop your career, investment in your personal growth and a reward structure that recognises success. As the agency continues to scale, this role offers significant opportunity for progression.
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester (flexible working with regular travel as required)
Salary: £60,000 basic salary plus generous uncapped commission structure
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across automotive retail, OEM and related sectors
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through networking, outreach, referrals, events and strategic prospecting
- Lead pitches, proposals and commercial negotiations
- Develop tailored solutions that align with client objectives and budgets
- Achieve agreed quarterly and annual revenue targets
Revenue Growth
Drive growth across all Oceros service lines, including but not limited to:
- Creative and design
- Social media
- Paid advertising
- Video and content production
- Branding
- Strategic marketing support
- Work closely with account management teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
- Support client retention and long-term account growth
Commercial Strategy
- Help shape sales strategy, pricing structures and commercial positioning
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
- Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and pipeline reporting
- Support the development of scalable sales processes and CRM management
Relationship Management
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers
- Represent Oceros professionally at meetings, networking and industry events
- Act as a brand ambassador for the agency
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven track record in sales, business development and commercial leadership
- Automotive B2B experience
- Existing network within automotive retail, OEM or automotive partner environments
- Experience generating and converting new business opportunities
- Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
- Commercially driven with a results-focused mindset
- Confident presenter with excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Experience managing sales pipelines and revenue forecasting
Desirable Experience
- Agency or marketing services background
- Understanding of digital marketing, creative services and content production
Package & Benefits
- £60,000 basic salary
- Generous uncapped commission structure
- Opportunity to influence and shape the growth strategy of a fast-growing agency
- Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
- Flexible working environment
- Long-term career progression opportunities as Oceros continues to scale
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Automotive B2B experience is essential. How many years experience do you have?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyde SK14 2EP
