Ford Pro Sales Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Based at our award-winning Ford dealership on Whiffler Road, Norwich, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our Busseys Ford Pro Transit Centre operation as we continue to grow our commercial vehicle business across Norfolk and East Anglia.
Ford continues to lead the UK and Europe commercial vehicle market with an outstanding range of commercial products and an exciting pipeline of new models, including an expanding electric vehicle range designed to support businesses through the transition to electrified transport. This role places you at the centre of our growth journey.
As Transit Centre Sales Manager, you will lead a high-performing team while developing new proactive key account management opportunities across the SME fleet sector. Working closely with our growing team of Commercial Vehicle Sales Executives, you will drive customer acquisition, retention, profitability and long-term business relationships through the latest Ford Pro connected vehicle technologies and services.
A key focus of the role will be the continued development of Ford Dealer Uptime Services and Ford Pro connected vehicle solutions, helping customers manage their fleets in real time, improve operational efficiency and reduce costly vehicle downtime.
This is a significant opportunity for an ambitious automotive leader to further develop their career with one of the industry’s strongest commercial vehicle brands in a rapidly evolving market.
At Busseys, our customers value both the strength of the Ford product and our long-established reputation for exceptional customer service, which is why our customer retention and renewal rates remain consistently high.
As a key member of our management team, your contribution to the wider business will be highly valued. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team within a business that genuinely believes in teamwork, collaboration and creating an enjoyable workplace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Help in leading and developing the Ford Pro Transit Centre operation.
- Managing, coaching and motivating a team of three Commercial Vehicle Sales Executives.
- Driving commercial vehicle market share growth across the region.
- As part of a project team developing proactive SME fleet and key account business opportunities.
- Promoting Ford Pro connected services, including Ford Dealer Uptime Services.
- Delivering exceptional customer service and strong customer retention.
- Driving vehicle sales volumes, profitability, F&I performance and accessories sales.
- Working closely with the marketing team to maximise local business opportunities.
- Supporting the continued growth of Ford’s electric commercial vehicle range and customer adoption.
The Successful Candidate
You will ideally have previous management experience within an automotive retail or commercial vehicle environment, although strong candidates with transferable leadership and business development skills will also be considered.
You should be passionate about customer relationships, team development and the future of connected and electric commercial vehicles. Experience in fleet sales, key account management or business-to-business development would be highly advantageous.
Full support and training will be provided, including a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing manufacturer development.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will receive a remuneration package commensurate with this important position, including:
- Excellent basic salary
- Attractive bonus scheme with achievable OTE
- Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel
- Pension scheme
- Staff benefits package
- Career development opportunities with a market-leading brand
At Busseys, we understand the importance of achieving a strong work/life balance. We work closely with our colleagues to create flexible working arrangements wherever possible because we believe performance and job satisfaction go hand in hand.
Busseys are dedicated to providing an inclusive culture throughout the business and actively promote diversity through the elimination of discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring every employee and applicant is treated fairly regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or belief.
Ready to join the team?
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application form or contact our HR team on 01603 254064 who will be happy to help.
The Company
At Busseys we celebrated our 100 years back in 2023, but this business is all about looking forward. In fact, even since that milestone we have seen so many changes in an ever-evolving market which we always adapt to. Of course, we remain the Premier Ford outlet in East Anglia and our Ford Dealership in Norwich typifies the Adventurous Spirit of this exciting franchise. But we never stand still so we opened our first BYD dealership in 2024 which is going from strength to strength plus our INEOS centre based in Attleborough only goes to show the diverse nature of our business as we always strive to serve the communities in which we operate.
One thing however never changes, looking back 100 years or forwards 100 years, our customers are the most integral part of our business - markets, technology, services change and critically so do our customers’ requirements and needs, so at Busseys we pride ourselves on continually exceeding expectations by always putting our customers first.
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