Assistant Sales and Operations Manager

Scania careers; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania Financial Services is seeking an Assistant Sales and Operations Manager based in Milton Keynes. This role focuses on leading a sales team, enhancing customer experiences, and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for nurturing talent while achieving operational excellence. The company champions diversity and inclusion, offering a hybrid working environment and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Values-driven leader who inspires team growth and collaboration.
• Strategic thinker able to identify growth opportunities.
• Organised planner for efficient processes.
• Collaborative partner fostering strong inter-team relationships.
• Adaptable navigator in dynamic environments.
• Results-focused on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of six field-based sales professionals.
• Develop and implement impactful sales strategies.
• Act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
• Provide data-informed reports supporting decision-making.
• Negotiate contracts balancing customer needs with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Results-focused

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Sales and Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Milton Keynes

Scania Financial Services

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• 4x basic salary life assurance
  
  

As Assistant Sales Performance and Operations Manager, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting the ongoing success and growth of our organisation. You’ll lead and nurture a team of six talented, field-based sales professionals who manage our national key accounts, offering finance and insurance solutions. Your role will blend inspiring leadership with sales strategy, process improvement, and operational excellence.

A Quote from David Hickman our Sales & Marketing Director

"“This is a particularly exciting time to join the Scania Financial Services family. Our industry is always changing and evolving, creating new opportunities and being involved in new ways of working. As a team we are focused on developing how we do business, approaching challenges with a positive mindset and working with our customers’ needs front of mind”.

In This Role You Will

• Leading, mentoring, and nurturing your team, creating a supportive, high-performing environment where everyone feels motivated and valued.
• Bringing passion to delivering outstanding experiences for our customers at every touchpoint.
• Offering tailored coaching to help individuals and teams grow their skills and confidence, boosting overall effectiveness.
• Acting as the trusted point of contact for key accounts, building strong, lasting relationships grounded in trust and collaboration.
• Developing and implementing thoughtful sales strategies that tackle challenges and encourage steady, sustainable growth.
• Negotiating contracts and terms thoughtfully, balancing customer needs with business goals to maximise success for all involved.
• Partnering with management to identify skill-building opportunities and recommend empowering training programmes.
• Providing insightful, data-informed reports to support smart decision-making and continuous improvement across teams.
  
  

About You

• Values-driven leader: You inspire and uplift your team, encouraging everyone to reach their potential and achieve shared goals.
• Strategic thinker: You see the bigger picture, identifying opportunities for growth and positive change.
• Organised planner: You enjoy creating clear plans and structured processes that help everyone work more efficiently.
• Collaborative partner: You build bridges across teams, fostering open communication and consensus.
• Adaptable navigator: You embrace change with confidence and flexibility, thriving in a dynamic environment.
• Results-focused: You are passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes that make a difference.
  
  

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 01/07/2025

Next Steps

• If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
• A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
• If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
  
  

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.

Requisition ID: 18558

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: GB

Location(s):

Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 8HB

Required Travel: 25-50%

Workplace: Remote