Job description
Location: Thurrock
Hours: 40 per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:£30,000 per year basic, with a competitive uncapped commission
Company car is provided
SAGA Truck & Van have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Truck Sales Executive to join their excellent Truck Sales Team in Thurrock.
SAGA Truck and Van is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealerships in the UK. With sites across East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent, our facilities are staffed by experienced professionals who specialise in providing support to businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Not only can we supply new and used trucks and vans, we also offer an array of aftersales services, including overnight vehicle servicing and MOTs, tacho calibration, genuine parts and more.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Truck Sales Executive to join our commercial vehicle sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business, managing existing customer accounts, and selling our range of new and used trucks to a diverse client base across the UK.
This is a field-based role with regular travel to client sites, and will suit someone with strong commercial vehicle sales experience, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Do you have.. .
* Previous experience in the Sales department?
* Experience with volume work?
* Able to work within a team?
If your answers are YES… then you may be the person, we have been looking for
What will you be doing?
* Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the truck and commercial vehicle sector.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive repeat business and referrals.
* Conduct vehicle presentations and demonstrations to potential customers.
* Negotiate pricing, financing options, and contract terms in line with company policies.
* Collaborate with the aftersales team to ensure customer satisfaction post-sale.
* Keep up to date with industry trends, competitors, and product developments.
* Maintain accurate records of sales activity using CRM systems.
* Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience working with brands such as DAF, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, MAN, or Iveco.
* Proven experience in truck or commercial vehicle sales (B2B preferred).
* Experience of selling commercial vehicles (HGV)
* Knowledge of HGVs, trailers, and related services or financing options
* Understanding of UK road transport legislation and fleet management
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record
* Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales management tools.
Our Company Benefits:
When you join us you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
* 22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
* Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
* £20,000 death in service benefit
* Access to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeing
* Company Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply Health
* Access to Hastee, a scheme that enables you to access a portion of your earned pay when you need it, on-demand.
Values
We put our colleagues first and promote a culture of growth, ambition and development where anything is possible and we shine a light on good work, rewarding those who live and breathe our values.
Respect – forms the foundation of our relationships—between colleagues, partners, and customers - ensuring trust and collaboration in everything we do.
Passion – fuels our commitment to excellence, inspiring us to go above and beyond in delivering outstanding service and solutions.
Performance – is at the heart of our ambition, pushing us to continuously innovate and achieve new milestones. We celebrate these values that unite us and drive us forward - together, towards a bright future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Thurrock RM20: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person