At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow sales of Truck & Trailer parts in Spalding and surrounding areas.
- Company: Join Ford and Slater, one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, company car, and 22+ days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on inclusivity and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a family-run business with excellent training and career growth.
- Qualifications: Sales experience or passion for trucks; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have an exciting position as a Parts Business Development Manager in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Spalding.
Benefits
- A competitive base salary (depending on your Parts Business Development Manager experience)
- Commission structure
- Company car
- DAF Incentive Programme
- Excellent DAF Parts Business Development Manager Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
- 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
- Employee Of The Month Competition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Qualifications
- You will have previous experience working as a Business Development Manager or within a Sales role in the Truck, Trailer, Commercial Vehicle, Car, Motor trade or associated sector.
- Or have a keen interest in trucks and know your truck and trailer parts and have a passion for sales.
- Self motivated and have a pro-active approach with the ability to manage your own diary, generate sales meeting with new and existing customers and a drive to exceed targets.
- A client-driven individual with excellent communication skills.
- Intuition to recognise and seek out sales opportunities.
- B2B sales experience would be an advantage but not essential.
- PC Literate.
- Full UK driving licence (ideally clean).
Responsibilities
- You will be given a number of existing customers to manage and your territory to develop will be Spalding and the surrounding area (approx. 30 miles radius).
- Your main responsibility will be to maintain and grow sales of our Truck & Trailer parts business within existing and new customers both face to face and over the phone.
- Make client visits as and when required to establish and maintain long term relationships to grow sales and review customer price files and Imprest Stocks quarterly, ensuring our offering remains comprehensive and competitive.
- Promote additional ‘add on’ sales opportunities.
- Negotiate the terms of an agreement and effectively close sales.
Core working hours, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all. Apply today to start your Parts Business Development Manager journey with Ford & Slater.
Parts Business Development Manager - Spalding employer: DAF Trucks UK
Ford and Slater is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee development and well-being. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and a range of benefits including a company car and generous holiday allowance, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles. Located in Spalding, the company fosters a family-run atmosphere while providing ample opportunities for growth within one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealer groups.
