Head of Sales - Van (with Sales Director potential) in Leeds

HEAD OF SALES - VAN (with Sales Director potential).

Large scale, multi-site, premium brand commercial vehicle distributor.

Six figure salary, performance bonus, car/allowance, executive benefits

The Company

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, high achieving van sales leader to make a significant contribution to the growth and development of this large scale, well known commercial vehicle distributor. Our client is one of the UK’s foremost LCV/Van specialists, a successful, dynamic and ambitious £300m business, supplying a range of premium brand vehicles, aftersales and parts through a multi-site network across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Their business proposition is most compelling – an enviable reputation for the supply of innovative, top brand products, great people, blue chip customers, first class service and a real passion for further success. To support the Group’s continued expansion plan, a talented Head of Van Sales is sought to drive growth across the multi-site network, whilst taking the sales team and customer experience to the next level.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have ownership of the LCV/Van sales division, providing dynamic leadership to an experienced multi-site team, developing and executing strategies that align with the Group’s commercial objectives, with a focus on driving enhanced sales volumes, revenue and margin. Working strategically and operationally, you will play a key role in maximising both existing and new retail and fleet opportunities, strengthening customer relationships whilst embedding a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement at all times. Developing and coaching a highly motivated team, setting and evaluating performance metrics, budget and forecast management and building strong manufacturer partnerships will also feature high on your agenda.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious, high achieving sales leader, with a great track record leading teams and delivering profitable results in a multi-site LCV/Van, retail or fleet environment from within either the dealer network or a manufacturer. You may currently be a Head of Sales, or perhaps a Sales Director, looking for your next exciting challenge in this large, highly regarded business, where there are significant opportunities to develop your career. Either way, your success will be built upon your first-class sales and people management capability, driving your team to exceed target objectives whilst ensuring the customer experience is of the highest level. Commercially and financially astute, with exceptional relationship building, presentation, communication and influencing skills, you will be a real business driver, with the presence, ambition and enthusiasm to achieve great things for you, your team and the wider business.

Why Join Our Client

This is an exciting time to be joining this progressive and forward thinking Group, where your impact is recognised and there is an excellent opportunity for future career development to full Sales Director level. You will be working with great people, selling premium brand products and leveraging the latest industry practices and technologies. This is a pivotal role with an opportunity to shape, influence and impact strategy and performance, operating in an environment where sales development and growth is top of the corporate agenda. In return, you will rewarded with an excellent six figure salary, performance bonus, car and executive benefits package.

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