Truck Sales Representative

DAF Trucks Ltd; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

In-house and manufacturer training

Job summary

DAF Trucks Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Truck Sales Executive to identify new business opportunities, manage the order process, and use the demonstrator fleet to showcase products. You will build lasting customer relationships, prepare detailed quotes, participate in promotions, promote maintenance and financing options, and conduct handovers with clear, ongoing communication.

The role offers a competitive salary and strong training opportunities at Langford Lane, Kidlington.

Qualifications

• Confident communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in heavy commercial vehicles is preferred.
• Strong ability to influence customers and close deals.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Professional approach with adherence to processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while nurturing existing customers.
• Manage the end-to-end order process, ensuring timely delivery and paperwork.
• Leverage the demonstrator fleet to showcase products and generate opportunities.
• Prepare detailed quotes and participate in sales events and promotions.
• Promote maintenance contracts and financing options to customers.
• Conduct vehicle handovers and maintain ongoing communication with customers.

Skills

Confident communicator

Heavy commercial vehicle experience

Influencing skills

Relationship management

Process adherence

MS Office

Full UK driving license

Customer service mindset

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We’re looking for Truck Sales Executive who is:

• A confident and effective communicator.
• Ideally experienced in the heavy commercial vehicle industry
• Skilled in influencing others and converting inquiries into sales.
• Able to build strong, long-lasting relationships with customers through excellent management skills.
• Professional, with a strong commitment to following processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service.
• Holding a full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
• Manage the order process, ensuring timely delivery and completion of all necessary paperwork.
• Leverage the demonstrator fleet to enhance sales opportunities and showcase products..
• Prepare detailed quotes and actively participate in sales events and promotions.
• Promote additional services such as maintenance contracts and financing options.
• Conduct vehicle handovers and maintain ongoing communication with customers.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s

Address Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1FQ