Corporate Sales Manager

Job Description - Corporate Sales Manager (MER0003MMO)

Description

About Us

Mercedes-Benz Vans provides world-class vans and services to customers across the UK. We keep the wheels turning for our people and businesses, driving opportunity and inspiring ideas with everything we do.

We're ambitious, future-focused and committed to shaping the future of electric mobility with digital solutions that deliver best-in-class customer experience.

Our passionate team is focused on championing inclusivity, respect and equal opportunities for all, because our backgrounds, beliefs, values and culture shape who we are, what we do and how we do it. From our fantastic colleagues to our trusted Dealer network - everyone who works for us, and with us, is helping to impact the future of transportation.

It's an exciting time to be part of the team, so what are you waiting for?

How you'll play your part

We're looking for someone who is driven and passionate , who understands the nuances of the fleet and business landscape - particularly within light commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in identifying new sales opportunities and converting conquest customers, bringing a fresh perspective on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, enabling them to offer tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of fleet clients.

In this role you'll be working as part of a team managing a geographical territory and reporting to the Head of Corporate Sales, Mercedes-Benz Vans. You are responsible for the achievement of profitable sales targets whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience within the end user fleet sales channel.

To be successful in this role, you'll be a credible and influential communicator, skilled at building strong, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers, by presenting tailored, value-driven propositions. Adept in conflict resolution, you'll approach challenges with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset, resolving high-level complaints in a way that supports both customer satisfaction and business objectives. Known for a proactive, outward-looking approach to sales, you'll leverage an extensive network of fleet customers and industry contacts to make an immediate impact and drive influence across the sector.

Being customer-focused is vital. You will build and manage long-lasting relationships with key account customers, ensuring they are well-informed and excited about our products. You will performance manage the dealer network to identify and convert new opportunities, influence customer fleet policies, and develop strategies to maximise sales and financial contribution.

You will act as a brand advocate for LCV electrification, promoting Mercedes-Benz EV products and conducting promotional activities like ride & drive events and product presentations, play your part in the business achieving legislative targets for zero emissions vehicle sales.

You'll be the face of Mercedes-Benz Vans to your dealer partners, supporting corporate and business sales. You'll create and execute a strategic plan to boost end user sales in your area and manage SME sales using special discounts and helping to develop your dealers' corporate sales teams. You'll be passionate about fostering growth and development within the team, enhancing overall performance and morale.

At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our polices and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law.

What's in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. Please note; this is a remote (field-based) role, with regular travel required.

We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work life balance. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Who we are

Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz Vans, you'll find a passionate team working to innovate and deliver exceptional commercial vehicles that drive business success. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity.

We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.

What's next?

Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal - this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.

Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We're also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo - you'll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek 'job alerts' once you are registered in Taleo and it's possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as for further information.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or .