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The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to join a fast-paced and innovative organisation. We’re looking for a creative, results-driven and hands-on Fleet Sales Manager to join the Polestar UK team. Home based and with travel to head office (Bicester), customer meetings and events (nationwide) required, along with the potential for some international travel.
The Responsibilities
This is a key role reporting into the Head of Fleet Sales, where you’ll be responsible for sales, relationship building and activities in the fleet segment across the UK. You will use the new digital sales process and system to maximise sales and build a consistent order bank. We’re driving change in the fleet market with a truly unique approach to customer centricity, collaboration and partnership. Successful colleagues need to know the traditional market but embrace change and be bold in the pursuit of improving customer experience at every level from driver to fleet manager and leasing provider.
See below for a breakdown of the key responsibilities:
* Manage the corporate sales channel within your territory of the UK, focusing on the Motability, broker, rental, and lease co-tactical channels.
* Develop existing relationships and build new ones with corporate clients, present and negotiate buyback and risk offers with our rental partners.
* Work closely with Car Benefit Solutions to deliver the quarterly PSUK and Investor partner employee scheme offers.
* Own, develop, and manage relationships with key stakeholders within Motability Operations ensuring a compelling offer.
* Achieve sales growth through positioning of the Polestar brand within the UK fleet segment through events and meetings.
* Identify and maximise the sales opportunities for Polestar within the corporate market (End User).
* Develop and own an industry leading CRM solution that maximises pre-sale, contract and renewal opportunities.
* Budget planning and forecasting for weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets.
* Take a hands-on approach with day to day customer operations and the interaction between customer, leasing provider and Polestar.
* Strong collaboration and coordination with Polestar HQ Fleet team and wider Polestar UK team.
* Build the Polestar brand profile through identification and implementation of test drive strategies in conjunction with public Polestar event locations, Polestar Spaces and customer opportunities.
* Manage additional schemes and or programmes as required to drive the PSUK objectives.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a results-driven individual with a dynamic, solution-oriented mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong communication and influencing skills, paired with a collaborative ethos and a proactive, can-do attitude. This role requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, not only across teams but also with customers and clients.
* Proven experience working in Automotive fleet in a similar role is essential.
* Proven sales planning and execution skills, multi-tasking skills and adapt well to change.
* Excellent written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
* Desire to test new ideas and approaches and deliver best practice processes.
* Passionate and enthusiastic about sustainability and electric cars.