Simon Taylor

High-performing Regional Sales Manager and business development professional with a proven record of accomplishment of driving revenue growth, winning new business, and exceeding ambitious sales targets across highly competitive markets. Experienced in building and developing profitable customer relationships, managing regional territories, and identifying commercial opportunities that deliver long-term growth. Commercially driven, resilient, and target-focused with extensive experience in sales leadership, account development, negotiation, and profitability management.

Thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys the challenge of prospecting, developing new opportunities, and closing deals. Recognised for strong relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to consistently deliver results both independently and within high-performing teams.

Business Manager - Perrys Ford New & Used

(2025-04)

• Drive revenue growth through finance and insurance product sales in a highly targeted environment.
• Build strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities to maximise profitability per deal.
• Negotiate with lenders and structure competitive finance packages tailored to customer requirements.
• Consistently work towards KPI targets involving finance penetration, product sales, and profitability.
• Support sales teams with deal structuring, objection handling, and closing techniques.
• Maintain full compliance with FCA regulations while delivering excellent customer service.

Regional Sales Manager - Sandicliffe INEOS

(2021-08 - 2025-03)

• Developed and implemented successful regional sales strategies that consistently exceeded company sales and revenue targets.
• Managed and grew a regional customer base while identifying new commercial opportunities to increase market share.
• Built long-term relationships with customers, delivering elevated levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Monitored sales performance data, identifying trends and implementing strategies to improve profitability and growth.
• Worked closely with marketing teams to develop campaigns that increased enquiries, footfall, and sales conversions.
• Managed dealership budgets, pricing strategies, and commercial performance to ensure financial objectives were achieved.
• Provided detailed sales forecasts and business performance reports to senior leadership teams.

New & Used Sales Manager - Harley-Davidson

(2017-06 - 2021-08)

• Managed high-performing sales teams across two sites, leading performance, coaching, and development initiatives.
• Exceeded regional quarterly profit targets by 156% in the final quarter.
• Converted inbound telephone and online enquiries into high-value sales opportunities.
• Developed strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and finance partners to support long-term business growth.
• Organised and delivered successful large-scale promotional events attended by more than 500 customers.
• Coached and motivated sales staff to consistently exceed targets and improve conversion performance.

Sales Manager / Business Manager - Bristol Street Motors Hyundai

(2011-08 - 2017-06)

• Progressed through multiple sales roles due to strong commercial performance and consistent target achievement.
• Managed vehicle sales, finance products, pricing negotiations, and profitability.
• Delivered excellent customer experiences while operating within a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
• Developed strong negotiation and relationship-building skills through daily customer interaction.

Senior Account Manager - C3 Imaging Ltd

(2006-05 - 2007-10)

• Successfully generated new business within the competitive digital print industry.
• Built strong B2B customer relationships that resulted in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Won Account Manager of the Year after securing a national contract supplying banner stands to JD Wetherspoon locations across the UK.
• Managed customer accounts from initial lead generation through to successful delivery.

The Becket School, Nottingham (1999 - 2004)