Truck Sales Representative – (Lothian DAF)

DAF Trucks Ltd; Loanhead; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Commission

DAF product training

Company car

Pension and Life Insurance

Job summary

DAF Trucks Ltd. in Loanhead is seeking a motivated Truck Sales Representative to manage the full DAF Truck range within an assigned territory. You will drive sales growth, support existing customers, and proactively pursue new business opportunities to hit targets.

The role includes comprehensive DAF product training, a company car, a pension plan and life insurance, with a permanent contract and a competitive salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the truck industry.
• Strong vehicles sales background with negotiation skills.
• Understanding of financing business assets.
• Confident, articulate and professional communication style.
• Proactive attitude and passion for guiding customers through purchase journey.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable business by generating and converting sales leads.
• Support existing customers and seek new business opportunities through calls and visits.
• Meet or exceed all sales targets.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely vehicle delivery.

Skills

Truck industry experience

Vehicle sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

HGV license desirable

Job description

Truck Sales Representative – (Lothian DAF)

Due to retirement, Lothian DAF is seeking a motivated and driven Truck Sales Representative to join our experienced team in Loanhead. This role involves selling the complete DAF Truck range within an assigned territory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving profitable business by generating and converting sales leads.
• Support existing customers while proactively seek new business opportunities through targeted calls and visits.
• Meet or exceeding all assigned sales targets.
• Coordinate seamlessly with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to guarantee timely vehicle delivery.

What you will need:

• Proved experience in the truck industry.
• A strong vehicles sales background with outstanding negotiation skills.
• A thorough understanding of financing of business assets.
• A confident, articulate and professional communication style.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine passion for guiding customers through the entire purchase journey.
• HGV Driving licence would be desirable.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and attractive Commission Scheme.
• Personalised Training Plan including extensive DAF product training.
• Company Car.
• Company Pension and life Insurance.

Location and Contract

Location: Pentland Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9QH

Contract type: Permanent

Application deadline: 25/11/2026