Head Of Sustainability London, England
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Position Description
Location: Volvo Truck & Bus South & East, Enfield
Salary: up to £68,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits: Bonus of up to 20% & Company Car
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Sustainability to join us at Volvo Trucks in the UK , this role is a key member of the South & East Sales Senior management team within the New Vehicle Sales Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our Sustainability strategy and will create robust business relationships with key conquest customers, providing excellent customer satisfaction through effective Key Account management, to maximise profitable sales growth within targeted sectors.
There will be a specific focus on the South & East VECTO target, supporting diesel specifications to reduce CO2, and ensuring all LNG and Electric sales ambitions are achieved. You will be a specialist in infrastructure requirements for alternative fuels.
Benefits of working for us…
We have an excellent benefits package including:
- Company Car (Hybrid or Electric options)
- Pension (up to 10% Company matched) and life Assurance
- Medical Insurance provided by Bupa
- Company Bonus (up to 20% of salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellness, mindfulness & counselling)
- 25 days holiday rising to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
- Discounts on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets & Holiday and Travel.
- Plus much more
Other Focus areas …
- The successful candidate will become the subject matter expert on all sustainability matters, providing coaching and mentoring support to the South & East Sales team.
- To develop local marketing activities to support the sales of products and services.
- To be fully involved in the development of the Truck Sales Business Plan and Forecasting and follow up and deliver on the Plan and Forecast for strategic sales.
- Price Management (margins and discounts) in line with Regional (SW) Policy.
- Monitor, rationalize and ensure maximum efficiency in sales processes from the sale to delivery of the product.
- Leadership driven by Volvo values. Motivating, developing and encouraging excellent performances to drive profitability and key step change in our drive to exceed sustainability targets.
- Demonstrate the complete range of managerial responsibilities and utilise appropriate tools, working within CM guidelines.
Who are you…
Do you have the below required knowledge/skills?... If so we want to hear from you!
- Technically competent & a proven track record within the truck industry
- Excellent commercial and business acumen
- Sound analytical skills
- A thirst for new technology
- Demonstrable people management experience at a senior level
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Hold Integrity and trust
- Educated to Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent
As the need for sustainable transport grows, we’re excited to introduce our next step in electromobility. Electric trucks are now becoming a reality and a viable solution for cities and businesses, contributing to quieter cities, cleaner air and efficient transport.
This is an exciting time to join us, if this sounds of interest to you…
Click apply today!
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.
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