Job Description
Commercial Vehicle Fleet Sales Executive
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 basic salary + OTE £70,000+ uncapped
Benefits: Company Car + Private Healthcare + Pension + Paid Gym Membership
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Field-based
About the opportunity
Talented People Recruitment are delighted to be representing a globally recognised commercial vehicle manufacturer with an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Vehicle Fleet Sales Executive to join their B2B sales team in the Coventry area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who is looking to build a long-term career within the commercial vehicle and fleet industry.
You will be responsible for developing new business across your territory while also managing and growing an established customer portfolio. With a comprehensive training programme and strong earning potential, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in field sales.
The Role
You will be responsible for selling a comprehensive range of commercial vehicles to businesses of varying sizes, from smaller independent companies through to larger organisations with significant fleet requirements.
The role combines new business development with account management, giving you the opportunity to build relationships, win new customers and grow revenue from an existing customer base.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and developing new B2B sales opportunities
- Prospecting and generating new business within your territory
- Managing and developing an existing portfolio of commercial customers
- Building strong relationships with business owners, fleet managers and key decision-makers
- Understanding customer requirements and recommending appropriate commercial vehicle solutions
- Arranging and attending face-to-face customer meetings
- Managing the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle delivery
- Developing long-term customer relationships
- Growing sales and revenue within existing accounts
- Identifying opportunities to increase fleet requirements and account value
- Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and accurate CRM records
- Working towards agreed sales and commercial targets
- Managing your own diary, territory and customer activity
- Working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience
About You
We are looking for a successful B2B sales professional who is motivated by winning new business, developing relationships and achieving commercial results.
You may currently be working as a:
- B2B Sales Executive
- Field Sales Executive
- Business Development Executive
- Business Development Manager
- Account Manager
- Fleet Sales Executive
- Commercial Vehicle Sales Executive
- Automotive Sales Executive
- Vehicle Leasing Consultant
- Contract Hire Sales Executive
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience within B2B sales
- A track record of generating new business and developing existing accounts
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience managing a consultative sales process
- The ability to manage longer sales cycles
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong organisation and time-management abilities
- A highly motivated and commercially focused approach
- Confidence working independently in a field-based role
- A full UK driving licence
Commercial vehicle, fleet, automotive, leasing or contract hire experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Candidates from other B2B sales environments with a proven ability to generate new business and develop long-term customer relationships are encouraged to apply.
This opportunity could also suit an experienced internal sales professional looking to take the next step into a field-based B2B sales career.
Training & Career Development
The successful candidate will receive an extensive initial training programme, providing the product knowledge, industry understanding and sales skills required to succeed.
The business also offers a structured career development pathway, with opportunities to progress into more senior sales and key account positions as your career develops.
There is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within a globally recognised commercial vehicle manufacturer.
What's on offer?
- £32,000 – £35,000 basic salary
- £70,000+ realistic OTE
- Uncapped earning potential
- Company car
- Company mobile phone
- Laptop
- Private healthcare
- Pension
- Paid gym membership
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Extensive initial training
- Ongoing professional development
- Structured career progression
Interested?
If you are an ambitious B2B Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Fleet Sales Executive or Automotive Sales professional looking for a field-based opportunity with excellent earning potential and genuine career progression, Talented People Recruitment would love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact the Talented People Recruitment team or apply with your CV today.
Commercial Vehicle Fleet Sales Executive in Coventry employer: Talented People
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