Sales Development Representative

Vanaways is one of the UK's fastest-growing commercial vehicle brokers - and we're just getting started. Founded in Bristol in 2015, we've built a genuinely tech-driven business that's changing how UK businesses buy vans; using data, digital tools and real buying power to get sole traders, growing companies and national fleets a better deal on new and electric vehicles, without the dealership markup. Named Best Commercial Vehicle Broker in 2024, we're now scaling fast, expanding our sales team as demand accelerates and there's never been a better time to join!

About the Role

We're recruiting for a Commercial Vehicle Sales Consultants (Sales Development Representative) to join our Bristol-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. We're an established and growing business providing customers with access to an extensive range of brand-new vans and light commercial vehicles from leading manufacturers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven salesperson who is exceptional at building relationships via the telephone and wants to develop their career within a fast-growing business, with uncapped commission and the opportunity to directly influence their earnings.

Our Culture

You'll be joining an ambitious, high-performing business with a genuinely vibrant, down-to-earth culture. It's a professional environment that takes success seriously without taking itself too seriously - where 'personality' is encouraged, achievements are celebrated and people have the opportunity to grow with the business.

The Role

Working in a busy office based environment managing a mixture of warm inbound sales opportunities and proactive outbound activity, taking customers from their initial conversation through to completed vehicle sale. You'll work with customers to understand what they actually need and identify the right commercial vehicle solution from across a broad range of options.

• Responding to and converting incoming customer enquiries
• Proactively generating and following up new sales opportunities
• Understanding customer requirements and identifying the right vehicle solution
• Selling across an extensive range of brand-new commercial vehicles
• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Negotiating and closing sales
• Managing your own customer pipeline
• Developing repeat business
• Working towards and exceeding monthly sales targets

What You Will Bring

You will be a talented and tenacious sales person who is exceptional at building relationships via the telephone - Perhaps you currently work within Recruitment, Property, Telecoms, Insurance or another fast-paced, target-driven sales environment

• Proven experience within a target-driven sales environment
• Confidence with both inbound and outbound sales
• Strong communication, influencing and closing skills
• A proactive approach and the resilience to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to understand customer needs and sell the right solution
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
• Commercial awareness and a genuine drive to achieve
• Confidence managing your own pipeline and working with CRM systems
• A positive, collaborative approach to working within a sales team

Salary & Benefits

Competitive basic salary plus fantastic, genuine uncapped commission - full package discussed with shortlisted candidates.

• £25,000 Basic + Fantastic Genuine Uncapped Commission 55K-100K + OTE
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8.30am–4.30pm OR 9.00am–5.00pm | 1 in 8 Saturday Mornings
• Uncapped Commission Structure
• Electric Vehicle Incentive following successful probation
• 22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Company Events
• Staff Benefits Including Discounts
• On-site Parking

If you're looking to take your sales skills to a thriving organisation will genuinely support you to thieve - we'd love to talk to you.