Local Authority & Fleet Sales Manager - Electric Vehicles

Company Overview

Kahn Design is a British-based engineering company that specializes in producing bespoke vehicles. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we have evolved from designing alloy wheels to creating unique car modifications since our inception in 1998.

About Thunderbolt EV

Thunderbolt is bringing clean, efficient, and cost-effective transport solutions to the UK’s urban logistics sector. We are launching the Thunderbolt – a compact electric van designed specifically for last-mile delivery and urban mobility. Engineered for cities and built for business, this vehicle offers councils and companies an ideal sustainable fleet option.

We are now looking for a highly experienced sales professional to lead our outreach and sales to local authorities, fleet operators, and vehicle wholesalers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead B2B and B2G (business to government) sales strategy for the Thunderbolt across the UK.
• Establish and grow relationships with UK councils, local authorities, NHS trusts, utility companies, and public procurement departments.
• Identify, engage, and close deals with fleet operators, vehicle wholesalers, and logistics companies.
• Attend in-person meetings across the UK to present the vehicle, demonstrate key features, and respond to procurement processes (including tenders and RFPs).
• Track market trends and regulatory developments to position Thunderbolt as a solution for urban fleet electrification.
• Liaise with marketing and product teams to align customer feedback with product development.
• Represent Thunderbolt at trade shows, EV events, fleet expos, and public procurement forums.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in automotive fleet sales, B2G sales, or equivalent high-value B2B environments.
• Proven experience working with UK local authorities, councils, or central government bodies on vehicle or infrastructure deals.
• Strong contacts within fleet, commercial vehicle, or EV sectors
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; comfortable with formal tendering processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• Strong understanding of sustainability, clean transport, and EV benefits in public sector and logistics contexts.
• Knowledge of public procurement processes and frameworks

Desirable

• Understanding of the UK’s Road to Zero strategy, ULEZ/CAZ zones, and how councils are adapting their fleets accordingly.
• Experience with EV infrastructure or last-mile delivery solutions.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead sales for a unique, high-demand product in a rapidly growing market.
• Competitive base salary with a very strong commission structure.
• Car allowance and expense coverage.
• Flexible working arrangement with nationwide coverage.
• Be part of a forward-thinking EV brand from the ground up.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £80,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

• Knowledge of public procurement processes and frameworks

Experience

• working with UK local authorities, councils on vehicle sales: 5 years (required)
• automotive fleet sales and B2G sales: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford BD1 4SX