Contract Hire Sales Manager

Centurion Truck Rental; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial vehicle rental is seeking a dynamic Contract Hire Manager to join their team in the South of England. This role focuses on enhancing customer experience and acquiring new business while managing key accounts. With a commitment to professional development and growth opportunities within the organization, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent sales and negotiation skills. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive leadership team dedicated to your success.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and business development record.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure long-term rental and contract hire of trailers.
• Set and achieve sales objectives through customer acquisition.

Skills

Sales Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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Contract Hire Sales Manager - Centurion Truck Rental - South of England

Centurion Truck Rental is one of the UK’s leading service providers in commercial vehicle rental, leasing, and contract hire. Established in the mid-1990s, Centurion has developed strong relationships across major UK industries including Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing, as well as with commercial SMEs.

Originating from a single location now serving as their head office in Middleton, Manchester, they operate from 14 locations and provide a 24/7 vehicle hire service throughout the UK.

As part of Ballyvesey Holdings, Centurion benefits from economies of scale, enabling competitive pricing and value for customers in a capital-intensive environment.

We seek an ambitious Contract Hire Manager to join our team and support our growth. Working closely with management and leadership, you will focus on enhancing customer experience, acquiring new business, and managing key accounts. The role involves mobility and customer interaction, with office attendance as needed, collaborating with depot managers to grow and retain a portfolio of clients in the South of England.

This position offers growth opportunities within the BVH Group, with strong support from UK senior leadership for your professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure long-term rental and contract hire of trailers.
• Set and achieve sales objectives through customer acquisition, negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback on customer, competitor, and industry activity.
• Propose innovative ideas to promote the business regionally and beyond.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operational teams to deliver excellent contract hire services.
• Develop and implement plans to meet revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM data.
• Achieve monthly sales targets consistently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Outgoing personality, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Commercial awareness and sales opportunity recognition.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• Quick thinker, confident communicator.
• Continuous learner attitude.
• Excellent planning, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proven sales and business development record.
• Willing to travel for meetings and site visits.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job industry

• Truck Transportation