Lothian DAF Truck Sales Manager

DAF Trucks UK; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial vehicle company in Loanhead is seeking a Sales Manager to lead their sales team and meet ambitious targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. This role includes a competitive salary with additional benefits such as a company car and pension.

Benefits

Competitive Salary OTE: £60,000 per year

Company Car

Company Pension

22 days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Proven record in sales management within the commercial vehicle sector.
• Strong leadership abilities and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing departmental performance and daily operations.
• Motivating and developing the sales team to exceed sales objectives.
• Driving business growth and expanding the customer base.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Overview

Lothian DAF are seeking a highly motivated Sales Manager to oversee their sales team.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in sales management within the commercial vehicle sector, combined with strong leadership skills. You’ll be instrumental in guiding our team to hit ambitious sales volume and financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Managing departmental performance, profit & loss and daily operations.
• Motivating and developing your sales team to consistently exceed all sales objectives.
• Driving significant business growth and expanding our customer base.
• Overseeing key accounts and fostering long term loyalty.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal and external policies and procedures.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a similar sales management role.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Sound commercial vehicle knowledge (DAF experience is a bonus).
• Exceptional leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service that keeps customers coming back.

In return we offer

• Competitive Salary OTE: £60,000 per year
• Company Car
• Company Pension
• 22 days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay

To apply send your CV to [e-mail]

Address Pentland Industrial Estate,
Loanhead,
Midlothian,
EH20 9QH