Sales Operations Manager
Daimler Truck AG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milton Keynes • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Manage and implement the annual Sales Bonus Model, acting as the UK’s primary point of contact for target-setting, payments, and performance dashboards.
- Take ownership of managing truck campaigns and reward programmes, from planning and approvals to execution and evaluation. Prepare board papers, handle compliance documentation, and jointly manage budgets.
- Collaborate closely with Finance & Controlling teams to track and communicate discount variances, ensuring financial discipline and supporting business objectives alongside the Head of Retail and Fleet Sales.
- Provide daily operational support to field sales teams.
- Ensure compliance with franchise standards and contractual requirements, maintain dashboard reporting via Power BI, and drive continuous improvement across the dealer network.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealer partners, supporting reviews, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering benchmark sales administration internally and externally at Daimler Truck UK.
- Uphold high ethical standards, complying with Daimler AG Policies, Anti-Bribery regulations, competition law, and data protection requirements.
Requirements
- Industry knowledge of commercial vehicles and manufacturer-distributor relationships (highly desirable).
- Advanced computer literacy, including mandatory proficiency in Excel.
- Integrity in data handling and compliance with Data Protection regulations.
- Proven expertise in data analytics, numerical analysis, and strategic interpretation.
- Ability to manage complex queries, technical issues, and deliver premium customer service.
- Experience in planning, implementing, and reporting on manufacturer-level marketing campaigns (advantageous).
- Competence in financial accounting and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement.
- A full, clean driving licence is required, as occasional field visits UK wide may be necessary.
Benefits
- Empowerment to innovate and collaborate with industry leaders
- Commitment to operational excellence and shaping the future of the dealer network
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticsnumerical analysisfinancial accountingExceldashboard reportingcompliance documentationbudget managementperformance dashboardsplanningreporting
Soft Skills
integritycustomer servicecommunicationstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailcontinuous improvement
Certifications
full clean driving licence