Business Development Manager

Volvo Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Commercial Vehicle Industry Contract Hire and Rental Sales Professional. This hybrid role will be based in Dunstable, Reading, or West Thurrock. Responsibilities include driving the growth of new business and managing existing contracts. The ideal candidate should have a strong commercial vehicle sales history, relevant product knowledge, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, car, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

7% matched pension scheme

Healthcare cashback scheme

Retailer discounts from Work Perks

Qualifications

• Strong customer relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills backed by a proven sales track record.
• Relevant vocational training in truck sales or contract hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitable growth and development of new Contract Hire Sales business.
• Provide accurate quotations to customers and manage vehicle order process.
• Utilize the Renault Trucks full range for meeting sales targets.

Skills

Relevant Industry / Commercial Vehicle product knowledge

Excellent proven track record of Commercial Vehicle Sales

Negotiation skills

Relevant experience in contract hire

Prospecting for new business

Working with a CRM database

Strong Customer Relationship skills

Ability to construct Sales Proposals

Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle finance methods

Job description

What you will do

An exciting new role under Vertellus by RTC has been created and we are seeking a dynamic Commercial Vehicle Industry Contract Hire and Rental Sales Professional. This hybrid role will be based from either one of the these sites: Dunstable, Reading, West Thurrock where you will reside within a reasonable commute of them.

Being part of the Vertellus brand, we offer a unique manufacturer backed proposition giving customers the foundations of security and trust. We offer flexible solutions to transport operations managed by our expert team of industry professionals.

Overview

This role comes with a healthy basic salary with realistic OTE of £80k, company car; 25 days holiday + BH; 7% matched pension, Healthcare Cashback Scheme, and retailer discounts from Work Perks.

You will take responsibility for the profitable growth and development of new Contract Hire Sales business within the above area utilising the Renault Trucks full range of Trucks and LCVs. We expect given sales volume/revenue targets for new business contract hire (80%) and contract renewals (20%) within a defined area of responsibility.

Your experience will demonstrate:

• Relevant Industry / Commercial Vehicle product knowledge.
• Excellent proven track record of Commercial Vehicle Sales, including Negotiation skills
• Relevant experience & good understanding of contract hire
• Relevant vocational training and / or evidence of truck sales / contract hire training.
• Prospecting for new business, both with existing and new customers.
• Working with a CRM database to maximise opportunities and sales activities
• Providing accurate and financially sound quotations to customers
• Managing the whole vehicle order process through to delivery to the customer.
• Strong Customer Relationship and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to construct Sales Proposals.
• Working knowledge of Commercial Vehicle finance methods.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus BH's
• 7% matched pension scheme,
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• plus lots of benefits from being part of a global brand.

Why work for us

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

As part of Volvo Group, Renault Trucks counts 10,000 professionals committed to have a positive impact on society. We want to contribute to a more sustainable future. We create the business opportunities to make it happen and we stand up to lead this transformation in the transport industry. We care for each other and value our work-life balance. We are eager to learn and grow. We think as entrepreneurs, we are empowered and fairly recognized for our contribution. We are simple, pragmatic, committed and warm.