Contract Hire Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Contract Hire Sales Manager to drive growth in the South of England. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with management, focusing on expanding the customer base and enhancing the customer experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in business development. You will be supported by a senior leadership team dedicated to your professional growth, making this a fantastic opportunity for career advancement in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and business development track record.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure long-term rental and contract hire agreements.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver a world-class contract hire service.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Acquisition

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM Systems

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 the field of commercial vehicle rental, leasing, and contract hire. Established in the mid-1990s, Centurion has developed strong relationships in major UK industries including Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing, as well as maintaining a strong presence with commercial SMEs.

Originally from a single location, now their head office is 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 are seeking an ambitious Contract Hire Manager to join our team and support our growth. Working closely with management and the wider leadership team, you will focus on expanding our customer base and enhancing customer experience. Responsibilities include growing new business and managing existing key accounts, along with leading the sales team to align with company goals.

This role involves customer-facing activities and some office work, working with a depot manager to maintain and grow a business portfolio and acquire new customers in the South of England.

This is a progression-oriented role with opportunities for growth within the BVH Group. You will receive support from the UK senior leadership team to foster your professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure long-term rental and contract hire agreements for our trailer fleet.
• Set, agree, and meet area sales objectives through customer acquisition, negotiations, lead conversions, and performance reviews.
• Provide feedback and market intelligence on customer, competitor, and industry activity.
• Propose innovative ideas to promote the business within your area and beyond.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operational teams to deliver a world-class contract hire service.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales data in CRM systems.
• Achieve monthly sales targets consistently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Outgoing personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and sales opportunity identification skills.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• Confidence in communication, quick thinking, and responsiveness.
• Continuous learner with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent planning, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proven sales and business development track record.
• Ability to travel for customer meetings and site visits.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.