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Head of Sales Mercedes-Benz and Ineos Grenadier
Sofia
full-time

Head of Sales Mercedes-Benz and Ineos Grenadier

Sofia full-time

About us

Silver Star Group is the official representative and importers of the German concern Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler AG for Bulgaria. The company’s portfolio includes Mercedes-Benz, SETRA and FUSO brands. At the beginning of April 2022 Silver Star presented a completely new brand – INEOS Grenadier. Silver Star Group offers the full range of services for business and end customers, including sale and after-sales services for new and used cars, vans, trucks and buses, as well as sales of spare parts and accessories. The dealer centers are positioned in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.

For our wholesale division in Sofia, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced HEAD OF SALES MERCEDES-BENZ AND INEOS Grenadier, to lead the sales team, setting strategic goals and ensuring targets are met. This role requires operational expertise and visionary leadership to drive sales function forward, align with Silver Start`s long-term goals, and drive sustainable revenue.

Responsibilities

• Close partnership with Mercedes-Benz Headquarters in Germany on price negotiations, production planning, and target agreements;
• Manage business activities in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and communicate relevant information to other departments;
• Set and monitor commercial goals for the Retail division, together with supporting their successful achievement;
• Distribute margins across respective divisions;
• Stock management including model availability, quantities, and the age of cars;
• Develop and implement commercial strategies related to sales support activities;
• Continuously improve sales processes, tools and technologies to boost efficiency and results;
• Lead, motivate, and develop a mid-scale team of highly-skilled and experienced specialists;
• Collaborate with other departments – Marketing, Product and Operations teams to align budgeting and launching new campaigns;
• Provide regular reports and updates to the executive team on sales performance and market trends;
• Use data analytics to support decision-making and future strategy development;
• Build and maintain strong relationship with key clients and partnerships;
• Work closely with customer success team to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term engagement;
• Regular business trips within the country and abroad;

Requirements and necessary skills

• Minimum 5 years in sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role;
• Proven track record of leading, managing and scaling high-performance sales teams;
• Bachelor`s or Master`s degree in Economics/Business or another related field;
• Experience with production planning, price quotations, commercial, and marketing campaigns;
• Ability to analyze data, market trends and customer behavior - strong skills in MS Office suite, with a focus on PowerPoint and/or Power BI;
• High proficiency in English (C1 level) is mandatory; knowledge in German is an advantage;
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to inspire and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in the Automotive industry is a great advantage.

We offer

What we offer:
• Highly competitive salary and substantial yearly bonus;
• Company car and a parking spot for employees;
• Health and wellness benefits;
• Additional VIP Social Package;
• Food vouchers worth BGN 200;
• Paid annual leave 22 days;
• Professional and extensive onboarding;
• A dynamic and supportive work environment;

If you are interested, please apply with a CV in English.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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