OEM Account Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

OEM Account Manager (Automotive): Owning and developing OEM Retailer relationships across regions, driving performance in new and used vehicle sales and product penetration with an accent on influencing commercial performance and strengthening retailer engagement with finance and leasing solutions. Focus on shaping retailer capability, guiding performance through data-driven insight, and delivering strategic and digital initiatives for growth.

Location: Hybrid, requiring presence in South West (Bristol Area) & South East (Hove Area), UK for client-facing meetings and LBG sites.

Salary: £61,344 – £68,160

Company

hirify.global is expanding its Transport business, focusing on helping the UK transition to Net Zero by funding and leasing electric vehicles through Black Horse and Lex Autolease brands.

What you will do

• Own and develop OEM Retailer relationships across your region, driving performance across new and used vehicle sales and product penetration.
• Conduct performance reviews using insight and data, shaping activity plans and influencing retailer behavior to meet objectives.
• Lead the rollout of strategic and digital initiatives that improve retailer capability and support business transformation.
• Manage conduct, customer, and regulatory responsibilities across all relevant retail and funding products.
• Collaborate across OEM teams, Distribution Channels, and the wider Group to share insight and align activity.
• Coach and upskill retailer teams to build confidence and proficiency with products, systems, and processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales, account management, or business development role, ideally within a partner- or channel-driven environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at pace and adjust style to different audiences.
• Strategic and proactive problem-solving skills, particularly in commercial or customer-focused scenarios.
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise and adapt in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• A solid understanding of conduct, regulatory, and compliance requirements within a customer-facing context.
• Confidence managing varied partner relationships across senior, operational, and cross-functional groups.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the automotive sector, OEM networks, or dealer funding environments.
• Experience managing wholesale lending portfolios or supporting funded retail performance.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate with senior collaborators to drive improved outcomes.
• Experience contributing to business transformation, digital, or large-scale change initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including goals on diversity in senior roles, menopause health package, and Working with Cancer Initiative.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns.
• Guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants with disabilities through the Disability Confident Scheme.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual bonus award, subject to Group performance, and share schemes including free shares.
• Benefits adaptable to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.