Truck Sales Consultant
HGV Traders
About the role
Truck Sales Consultant – Midlands Truck and Van CoventryDue to retirement, Midlands Truck and Van are looking for an experienced Truck Sales professional to join their team. If you are a highly motivated individual who would like to be an integral part of the future growth of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, this could be the exciting opportunity you have been dreaming of.The RoleAs a Truck Sales Consultant, you will find you are working with a team that drives the standard in customer care, selling the most technologically advanced trucks in the world.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new Mercedes-Benz Truck encompassing the Atego, Arocs, Actros from 7.5t upwards to current and prospective customers.You will manage the customers journey, generating your own truck sales leads through prospecting using tried and tested methods but highly encouraged to think outside of the box too.ACCOUNTABILITIESResponsible for identifying new business and building lasting relationships with prospects for new & used vehicles.Well-targeted and continuous planning of acquisition of new customers.Regular usage of CRM System, updating all prospects and client’s information.Working with sales admi & progress team to monitor the progress of all sold orders to ensure that delivery deadlines are met, and all necessary paperwork is in place.Ensure that the demonstrator fleet is effectively used to maximise sales.Explaining differences between Mercedes-Benz heavy goods vehicles and competitors' vehicles; highlighting advantages and TCO.Qualification of customer requirements and sending out professional quotations.Involvement in sales events/ride and drive type events/exhibitions.Upselling of repair and maintenance contracts and DTFS finance offers.Professional vehicle handover, utilise our Handover specialist as and when required.Planning and carrying out regular contact with customers.An understanding of the requirement to sell alternative fuel vehicles, an understanding of charge point infrastructure (how they work, how they’re fed) would be advantageous, though training would be given.)On OfferMidlands Truck and Van offer more than a job and a competitive salary, you are placed on a career path with a clear pay structure linked to your progress and Personal Development Plan through the Mercedes-Benz training pathways.Base salary - £36,000 - £40,000 subject to experience.OTE - £65,000 (uncapped)PensionDISBUPA if requested.22 Day holiday rising to 25 after seven years of service.Cycle to work scheme.Company car policy via a salary sacrifice scheme.Our ProcessWhen applying please include a full current CV, once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.Managing your dataWe care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful – you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated regarding your application. Midlands Truck and Van Ltd who are part of the Ballyvesey Holdings Group have been operating as a Mercedes-Benz franchise since 2011, covering the West Midlands and Shropshire areas with dedicated commercial vehicle dealerships to support their customer base. Their technicians, sales teams and back-office support all share the same goal; to deliver an unrivalled customer experience, adding value through their products and services.