National Fleet Sales Manager

Veritas Careers are recruiting for well respected franchise dealer group who are seeking an experienced and commercially driven National Fleet Sales Manager to further develop and expand a national fleet operation representing two high performing brands.

Our client currently sell in excess of 3000 fleet units annually and continues to strengthen its position within the corporate broker and leasing sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated fleet professional with extensive industry experience strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to develop long-term relationships across the leasing and corporate marketplace.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and expanding national fleet sales opportunities.
  
• Generating incremental business growth through new and existing corporate relationships
  
• Building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with existing customers leasing companies and broker partners
  
• Identifying and securing new corporate SME and broker opportunities nationwide
  
• Building and strengthening relationships with the UKs top 50 leasing companies
  
• Working towards securing and developing nominated supplier status opportunities across key leasing partners
  
• Maintaining regular contact with key accounts to maximise retention repeat business and customer satisfaction
  
• Working closely with both Volvo and Chery to develop strong manufacturer relationships and maximise fleet opportunities
  
• Presenting professionally at boardroom and senior corporate level
  
• Negotiating commercial agreements and preparing competitive fleet proposals
  
• Producing accurate activity and performance reporting
  
• Ensuring a highly professional and process-driven approach to account management and business development
  
• Collaborating closely with internal operational teams to ensure an excellent customer journey from order through to delivery
  

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Significant experience within automotive fleet and corporate sales
  
• Existing relationships within the FN50 leasing company network highly desirable
  
• A successful track record in generating fleet volume and developing key accounts
  
• Strong relationship-building and business development capabilities
  
• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills
  
• The ability to operate confidently at senior corporate and boardroom level
  
• A highly process-driven and commercially focused approach
  
• Excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
  
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and proactively
  
• Professional presentation and strong attention to detail
  
• Full UK driving licence
  

Benefits

They are offering a highly competitive salary plus commission to an OTE of 100k and a host of other benefits.

This position offers flexibility and does not require the successful candidate to be office-based on a daily basis. However regular attendance within the dealership and fleet operation will be expected to maintain communication manufacturer relationships and operational alignment.

Veritas Careers will treat every application in strictest confidence and will only put you forward to an employer after gaining your explicit permission.
For a confidential and honest chat with one of our motor-trade experienced recruitment specialists who understand your needs get in touch today.

Honesty Integrity. Quality - Veritas Careers

Required Skills:

You will work in a busy Finance department supporting the sales process working with and alongside a variety of specialist teams. We are looking for experienced salesperson with demonstrable experience identifying funding solutions for customers looking to purchase their next vehicle. A technical knowledge with regards to finance products and regulation would be make someone with Business Manager or similar experience looking to maximise their own earning potential an ideal candidate for the role. The Person: o Experienced sales professional with motor finance experience. o Highly competent enquiry manager. o Able to identify and present funding solutions to customers and stakeholders within the business. o Professional telephone manner able to build rapport and trust quickly. o Ability to build value in a proposition. Main Scope: o To be a motor finance expert within the business. o To develop quality relationships with all business partners and colleagues. o To maximise F&I opportunity and income for the business. The Duties: o Manage a portfolio of leads to ensure adequate conversion and support the companies sales process with regards to F&I. o Liaising with a panel of lenders developing a robust knowledge of their policies and systems. o Becoming a go to person for motor finance expertise.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 100 - 100