Location
This is a field-based role covering the Midlands and South Territory of the UK.
For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we're one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations.
As a Sales Representative, Motorcycle UK, you'll play an important role in growing our motorcycle business and creating strong, trusted partnerships with customers across the Midlands and South of England. This is a field-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys being out on the road, meeting customers and developing lasting relationships. You'll spend four days each week visiting customer sites across the Midlands and South, so the successful candidate needs to be based within the territory, ideally centrally located to enable effective travel. Occasional overnight stays will also be required. With a genuine interest in motorcycles, you'll understand our customers and their world, helping identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships and grow our presence in the market.
Responsibilities
•Build trusted, long-term relationships with new and existing customers across your territory.
•Identify and develop new business opportunities through a consultative, customer-focused approach.
•Deliver sales, profitability and product mix objectives in line with business plans.
•Support customers with product range, inventory planning, pricing, market developments and commercial opportunities.
•Use your understanding of customers, competitors and the motorcycle market to identify opportunities for growth.
•Work closely with your sales Manager to monitor performance, overcome challenges and continuously develop the territory.
•Share your knowledge and experience with colleagues, supporting a collaborative and successful wider team.
Requirements
•A genuine passion for motorcycles, ideally combined with experience or knowledge of the motorcycle or wider automotive industry.
•2–5 years' experience in sales, account management or a similar customer-focused commercial role.
•Demonstrated experience building and developing strong customer relationships and understanding customer needs.
•A collaborative communication style, with effective presentation and negotiation skills.
•Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges positively and keep moving things forward.
•Commercial awareness, good organisational skills and confidence using data to identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
•A valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively across the Midlands and South, including occasional overnight stays.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don't meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
