Overview
Head of Solution Sales Jobs in Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom at TruckEast Ltd.
Title: Head of Solution Sales
Company: TruckEast Ltd.
Location: Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
TruckEast Ltd. is a well-established Scania dealer and one of the UK's largest commercial vehicle workshop operators. Representing the Scania brand, we deliver premium-quality new and used vehicles to customers across the eastern counties of England. With 13 dealer locations, we offer a comprehensive range of services, from sales to specialist aftersales support, for all types of HGVs, passenger vehicles, vans, and agricultural and industrial vehicles. Our workshops are known for their exceptional service and commitment to quality, operating as a one-stop solution for vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Solution Sales to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth across our organisation. This pivotal role requires a professional with a strong background in management, B2B sales, and leadership, within the HGV, or transport industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and analysing market trends to ensure competitive advantage. A comprehensive understanding of the HGV industry and excellent analysis skills are essential to optimise sales processes and performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is keen to join a business with family values.
Employee benefits:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) rising to 34 days with length of service
- Bonus scheme
- Company car
- Optional private medical insurance with healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance
- Refer a friend scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
What does the role entail?
Customer First
- Foster a customer-first culture, ensuring the delivery of tailored solutions that meet customer needs across all product and service lines,
- Collaborate with marketing, aftersales, and other departments to ensure a seamless customer experience and maximise cross-selling opportunities,
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Driving the business
- Develop and implement sales strategies that align with the company’s overall objectives and market opportunities,
- Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and areas for improvement,
- Prepare and manage sales budgets, forecasts, and performance reports, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to senior management,
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sales teams to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement,
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in all sales activities.
Valuing our people
- · Lead, motivate and develop the sales teams for New Truck, Used Truck, Services, and Parts to achieve and exceed sales targets.
What we're looking for in a candidate?
- Proven management experience within a senior sales leadership role, within an automotive, transport or related industry
- Extensive background in achieving sales targets and driving business growth across multiple product lines
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills,
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities,
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills,
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at all levels of the organisation,
- Commercially astute with a customer-focused mindset,
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification is desirable,
- Confident with disciplinary and grievance processes, and conflict resolution,
- Strong stakeholder management experience,
- Ability to work within a team and within guidelines and to deadlines,
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety and environmental requirements,
- Excellent organisation and analytical skills,
- High level of computer literacy,
- Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills,
- Ability to work under pressure and have a solution-driven approach,
- Current driving licence
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
