Overview
Regional Sales Manager role at DAF Trucks Ireland. An exciting opportunity has arisen within DAF to offer the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Dublin and surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity to work within DAF and the OHM group. We are looking for somebody with the right skills and experience along with the ability to sell the complete range of DAF Trucks and services in line with our Total Solutions strategy. Attitude and ability to get the job done is a key requirement of this important role. You are required to have skills and knowledge in the Transport or Logistics Industries and be familiar with selling B to B at a senior level. Part of your role will be to build and develop long term relationships with our customers.
Responsibilities
* To sell the complete range of DAF trucks, products, and services in line with the Total Solutions Strategy exceeding the levels detailed in regional business plan for the defined selling area.
* To prepare and implement regional strategy, to market and sell DAF products and services within required area.
* Ability to adapt or amend strategy depending on market conditions and changes to DAF product and services.
* To ensure maximum customer satisfaction is always achieved.
* Effective management and use of the Customer Relationship Management system to actively prospect for business and maintain customer relationships both with existing and new customers.
* To identify and make contact with potential new DAF customers in the region.
* To provide timely and accurate quotations to customers at all times utilising group systems provided.
* To actively participate in the Sales meetings and regular business reviews with your key internal contacts for regional plan management and to exchange ideas, customer leads and information.
* Contribute to proactively managing cost and credit control to maximise the opportunity to grow profit.
* To attend and support customer events as and when required, this may include events outside Ireland and outside of normal working hours as and when the business requires.
* Work in accordance with DAF standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental care.
Benefits
* Company Car
* Laptop
* Phone
* Contributory company pension
* Online employee discount scheme including large discounts to cinemas, theme parks, major retailers and more
* Full training supplied by DAF Trucks Ireland and DAF N.V
* Career progression
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years experience working in sales in a commercial vehicle or related environment
* Proven track record of achieving sale targets, building customer relationships and developing sales strategies
* A knowledge and understanding of the commercial vehicle market, market trends and competitor analysis
* An understanding of the market and business needs, ensuring vehicle specs meet requirements
* A solid understanding of the customer order process and managing the order process from order to delivering a vehicle to the required spec
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers and colleagues.
* Full clean driving licence for Ireland
* Ability to currently work in Ireland
Skills
* Area Sales Management
* Regional Sales
* Selling experience
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Marketing Services
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