THE COMPANY
Goodridge is the world’s leading manufacturer of performance fluid transfer systems. We operate in the OEM, automotive, motorcycle, motorsport, defense and specialist industrial sectors. This dynamic private company manufactures in ten facilities globally and supplies customers around the world with a unique combination of design, innovation, reliability and outstanding service. Goodridge has a turnover of over £50m and operates globally with manufacturing and distribution operations in the UK, USA, Mexico, Europe and Japan, employing more than 420 people worldwide.
POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to act as a Motorsport Sales Manager in the Marketplace.

• The post holder is required to carry out effective management of the commercial team whilst maximizing opportunities, turnover and profitability of existing and new accounts in the Motorsport environment.
• Carry out the strategic formulation for future business development
• Work with Procurement to ensure proper levels of stock
• Work with all departments within Goodridge to maximize productivity
• Engage and lead with Marketing initiatives and strategy
• Assist in budget development and maintenance
• Be the customer voice at Goodridge
• Oversee organic growth
• Maximize opportunity, turnover and profitability of existing and new accounts
• NBO and new customers added to the Portfolio
• Provide exceptional customer service levels to gain customer confidence
• Become the fluid transfer “problem solver” for all levels of race teams
• Develop technical partnerships with chassis builders and engine builders
• Promote Goodridge products to all levels of professional and sportsman race teams
• Work with website sales contacts to ensure opportunities are maximized
• Work on the Motorsport team to promote a positive work environment 
• Strategy formulation for future business development
• Ensure effective system, procedure, end user and internal documentation is maintained effectively
• Provide general good housekeeping
• Uphold all Company Procedures
• Be able to prepare and generate reports using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Be professional internally and externally
• Constantly strive to improve efficiencies 

• The ideal candidate will be professional both internally and externally; constantly striving to improve efficiencies within the commercial department.
• Excellent standards of communication, initiative and relations with all other departments are achieved.
• The position holder understands and then carries out plans and objectives agreed with their unit Manager.
• Satisfactory performance is reached to maximize work output.
• Always working towards scoring above and beyond customer expectations internally and externally.
• The professional standards set out by the company are practiced at all times.
• Reporting to be legible and illuminating, professional and data-driven.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar role within a Motorsports company.
• Experience of managing customer accounts in an automotive environment.
• Knowledge of Fluid Transfer systems would be a distinct advantage.
• Have a keen attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong continuous improvement background. 
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Understands ISO Standards and the importance of quality production standards.
• Successful market-related work experience as important as a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Environment: Inside/Office