General Truck Sales Manager

Applications are invited for the post of General Truck Sales Manager for the Mertrux group of dealerships. This is a full-time position based at our Derby Head Office but covering all Mertrux locations and reporting to the Dealer Principal.

Covering both the Daimler Truck and Fuso product lines, your main objective will be to drive sales both in the local area and wider UK, including both Retail and Fleet Sectors. Create and deliver the Sales Strategy to exceed the sales targets, for both ICE and BEV vehicles.

Your duties will include managing and developing a team of sales executives, managing the sales administration department, improving sales processes and ensuring that all targets, standards and processes are adhered to in line with franchise contract arrangements. 

Sales of vehicles and of value-added products such as repair and maintenance contracts, telematics and subscription services are also key to the role. You will support all members of the sales department and have effective communication with the Senior Management team across the business.

The person that we are looking for must have passion and enthusiasm for both customer contact and Truck Sales, have excellent people management skills, particularly in terms of consistent achievement through your team.

 Your leadership style should be highly visible and hands-on. You should be able to demonstrate an established track record in sales, profit delivery, cost control, stock management and people development. You will need to plan, organise, direct, coach and motivate the sales team in order to succeed.

Mertrux will invest in the right person and ensure that they receive the training and support they need to grow with the company.

Skills:

• Knowledge of the Automotive Industry is essential
• Proficient computer literacy skills
• Experience of supervising a team to deliver consistent high performance
• You should be a confident communicator and be able to achieve results by developing others

We can offer you an excellent salary package, plus company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, pension and life assurance.