Fleet Manager Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

Mesh-AI Limited; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer based in Harrogate is looking for an experienced Fleet Sales Manager. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to manage corporate sales across a broad range of vehicle brands. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a successful history in corporate fleet sales, show initiative in targeting new business, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. You'll enjoy competitive salaries, generous leave, and a wide array of employee benefits. This position is remote-friendly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Dental insurance

Smart Health services

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible life assurance options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate fleet sales with a strong portfolio of industry contacts.
• Established presence within the fleet market.
• Ability to target and engage large corporates for vehicle supply.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win new corporate business.
• Manage accounts to maximize customer purchases.
• Act as the first point of contact for all accounts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the fleet team.
• Maintain excellent customer service through regular touchpoints.

Skills

Corporate fleet sales experience

Customer relationship management

Proactive sales approach

Job description

About Us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Location

Harrogate – Dan Middleton (Group Fleet Director) is on the hunt for a ‘Fleet Sales Manager’ to join his well-established team within this remote role.

Role Overview

How does supplying vehicles from all of our thirty-five Lookers brands to large companies, right across the length and breadth of the UK sound? This could be your opportunity to make a lasting impact in our world of Lookers!

You will be working closely with and supported by our dedicated multi-franchise team whilst offering customers one point of contact irrespective of brand.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting, and winning new corporate business
• Influencing and proactively managing your accounts to maximise customer purchases
• Taking responsibility for being the first point of contact of all accounts
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the fleet team; this incorporates sharing learning and collaborating to maximise fleet sales
• Maintaining excellent customer service with all customers through regular virtual and physical touchpoints

Qualifications

Are you the experienced Fleet Sales Professional Dan is looking for? It is imperative you’re able to demonstrate a proven track record in corporate fleet sales, as well as having a strong portfolio of customers and industry contacts already in the bag. It is essential that you’re already well established within the fleet market! Perhaps you are supplying your customers with one or two brands, but they are also buying other brands from competition, that you are currently unable to supply! Join Lookers and open the door to more brands!

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate a proactive approach in targeting large corporates who then in turn nominate Lookers for the supply of vehicles either via outright purchase or via their chosen leasing company.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Equal Opportunity

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

Background Checks

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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