Head of Special Trucks & Defence Growth (Hybrid, UK)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health screening

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Daimler Truck UK Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head of Special Trucks to drive growth in the UK Mercedes-Benz Truck range, with a focus on Econic, Unimog and Zetros. You will own marketing, product management, sales and aftersales across direct and dealer channels, while supporting Daimler Truck Defence initiatives.

Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead a high‑performance team, set strategic plans, review KPIs, and ensure a customer‑first approach across the network.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial vehicle industry experience.
• Strong market awareness and B2B sales track record.
• Effective leadership with people management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive performance across dealer and customer networks.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UK strategy for Special Trucks portfolio (Econic, Unimog, Zetros).
• Grow Mercedes-Benz Truck sales across the UK via wholesale and direct retail channels.
• Lead marketing, product management, sales and aftersales across direct and dealer networks.
• Drive growth of Daimler Truck Defence and related activities.
• Oversee dealer network development and performance, including action plans for underperforming dealers.
• Coordinate industry events and budget usage for the brand.
• Ensure customer‑first mindset and end‑to‑end sales cycle management.

Job description

Daimler Truck UK Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head of Special Trucks to drive growth in the UK Mercedes-Benz Truck range, with a focus on Econic, Unimog and Zetros. You will own marketing, product management, sales and aftersales across direct and dealer channels, while supporting Daimler Truck Defence initiatives.

Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead a high‑performance team, set strategic plans, review KPIs, and ensure a customer‑first approach across the network.