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Head of Sales - Truck Division

The Solution Auto
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • The Head of Sales for the Truck Division is sought to lead operations across the Southwest, requiring previous experience in a senior sales role within the HGV or commercial vehicle industry.
  • The position offers a competitive six-figure salary package, with a basic salary of approximately £70k and an OTE of £100-110k.
  • Key responsibilities include motivating the sales team, managing relationships with brand partners, and utilizing data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership skills, strong communication abilities, and a target-driven mindset to succeed in this role.
  • Joining this established automotive group provides an opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent benefits and a rewarding package.

Head of Sales - Truck Division

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Sales to lead our Truck Sales division, covering locations across the Southwest. If you're a skilled sales leader with a strong background in HGV sales and a passion for driving performance, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and deliver outstanding results.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Six-Figure Package (based on experience) IRO £70k basic, OTE £100-110k
  • Company Vehicle (Ecos scheme) with Private Fuel allowance
  • Private Healthcare and Pension Scheme
  • 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee Discounts on servicing, retail, and vehicle purchases
  • Wellbeing Support and employee assistance programs

About the Role:

As Head of Sales, you will oversee sales operations across the Southwest, driving business growth and ensuring a first-class customer experience. Your leadership will be key in building a high-performing sales team and fostering strong relationships with customers and brand partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and motivate the sales team to maximise opportunities in both new and existing markets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners and key customers.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to drive targeted sales campaigns.
  • Continuously review and refine sales processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Manage new and used stock levels to achieve sales targets.
  • Use data-driven insights and CRM tools to drive strategic decision-making.

What We're Looking For:

  • Essential: Previous experience in a senior sales role within the HGV or commercial vehicle industry.
  • Proven Leadership: Track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Relationship Builder: Strong communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Target-Driven: Ability to lead teams to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • Data-Focused: Comfortable using CRM systems and analytics to inform decision-making.
  • Innovative Thinker: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an established, market-leading automotive group with a reputation for excellence.
  • Work with a respected commercial vehicle brand, driving growth across a key region.
  • Enjoy a rewarding package and excellent benefits while making a real impact on our business.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.