About Vanaways

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!

The Role

We're recruiting for a Commercial Fleet Business Development Manager to join our Bristol-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is hybrid/remote with occasional travel into our Bristol head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fleet Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business within commercial vehicle fleet, leasing or contract hire. You'll be someone who knows how to build their own pipeline, open doors and convert opportunities into long-term commercial relationships.

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.

Role Responsibilities

This is a proactive B2B new business role where you'll take ownership of developing your own pipeline of commercial customers across the UK. With access to an extensive range of commercial vehicles from leading manufacturers, you'll work with businesses to understand their fleet requirements and deliver the right vehicle solutions.

•     Identifying and targeting new B2B fleet customers across the UK

•     Generating your own leads through proactive prospecting, networking and outbound activity

•     Building relationships with business owners and senior decision makers

•     Understanding fleet requirements and presenting tailored commercial vehicle solutions

•     Managing opportunities from initial prospect through to completed sale

•     Negotiating and closing profitable new business

•     Account manage your own business

•     Developing new customers into long-term commercial relationships

•     Managing your own sales pipeline and maintaining accurate CRM records

•     Consistently achieving and exceeding sales and margin targets

What You Will Bring

You'll already have experience within fleet sales, vehicle leasing or contract hire, with a strong track record of developing new B2B business. You'll be able to demonstrate:

•     3+ years' experience within Fleet / Vehicle Leasing B2B sales

•     A strong track record of self-generating leads and winning new business

•     Confidence prospecting and approaching businesses from cold

•     The ability to build relationships with business owners and senior decision makers

•     Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and closing skills

•     Experience managing your own sales pipeline from prospect through to close

•     A highly target-driven approach and genuine motivation to exceed expectations

•     Resilience, energy and the self-motivation to succeed in a proactive sales environment

•     Flexibility to travel to Bristol occasionally for meetings

•     Previous fleet sales, vehicle leasing or contract hire experience is essential for this position

Salary & Benefits

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

•     Basic DOE + Fantastic, Genuine Uncapped Monthly Commission | Realistic First-Year OTE £85k | Company Car

•     Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8.00am–5.00pm OR 8.30am–5.30pm

•     22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off

•     Pension

•     Electric Vehicle Scheme (after probation)

•     Professional Development Funding Support

•     Staff Discounts

•     On-site Parking

•     Hybrid/Remote Working (after probation)

•     Great Career Development Opportunities

•     Health & Wellbeing Support via Employee Assistance Programme

If you come from a Fleet Business Development or Leasing BDM background and want to move into the brokering sector with uncapped earning potential - we'd love to talk to you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our company in Bristol. Vanaways are an online van sales and leasing business that sell in excess of 5000 vehicles per year and one of the market leaders which continues to rapidly grow. Due to our continued success, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic Customer Support Advisor to bolster our Customer Service Department. The main responsibilities of the role and what is expected of you is as follows:

• Investigating and dealing with customer queries after delivery
• Liaising with customers and suppliers
• Following up with customers after delivery
• Keep up to date records of all queries
• Working as part of a team – supporting, motivating and assisting colleagues
• Maintain high levels of customer service

Our ideal candidate will have the below skills:

• Investigating and dealing with customer queries after delivery
• Liaising with customers and suppliers
• Following up with customers after delivery
• Keep up to date records of all queries
• Working as part of a team – supporting, motivating and assisting colleagues
• Maintain high levels of customer service

Experience Required

Experience in the motor trade is not required however experience in a previous customer service role is desired.

Job Type

Full-time, permanent.

Salary

• Starting Salary £25,000 per year
• Quarterly bonus

Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus your birthday off, plus bank holidays
• Company events
• Staff benefits
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule

Monday to Friday.

About Vanaways

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!

The Role

We're recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our Bristol-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a consultative B2B telephone sales role, helping sole traders and growing businesses find the right vans and turning their enquiries into sales. No previous van or motor trade experience is needed, as full product training is provided.

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.

Role Responsibilities

Working in a busy, office-based telephone sales 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. There's no minimum number of years' experience required.

•     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 | Realistic First-Year OTE £80k

•     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 that will genuinely support you to succeed - we'd love to talk to you.