TBF Thompson Group

Area Sales Manager
TBF Thompson DAF Trucks
Reporting to the Managing Director/Dealer Principal
Job Location – Vacancy at Garvagh

We are currently looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for our team in Garvagh. Reporting to the Managing Director/Dealer Principal.
Normal working hours are 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we train to the highest standard and they are the best in the truck industry.

Job background and purpose:
•    To represent the company in a designated territory within Northern Ireland and promote the sale of new and used DAF commercial vehicles.
•    To meet and exceed sales targets both in terms of volume and margins and thereby increase the market share in NI.
•    Complete the sale of truck/s, from the configuration to negotiation / sale to the ordering and handover. 
•    Develop and maintain long-standing relationships with key customers.
•    To call with existing customers and to prospect for new customers.
•    Sell DAF Repair and Maintenance contracts and promote Paccar / DAF Finance tools.
•    Provide exceptional customer service for the entire customer experience following all necessary TBF and DAF Dealer Standard requirements.
•    Involvement in sales and marketing events to develop the truck customer market in NI.
•    Processing and managing CRM records to maximise customer experience and interactions.

Note: Full manufacturer training and certification will be provided.

Essential criteria:
•    Previous experience in the CV sector.
•    Demonstrates a targeted approach to prospecting new customers. 
•    Highly motivated and target driven.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
•    Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn (DAF, TBF & DMS systems).
•    Full UK driving licence.

Desirable criteria:
•    HGV licence.
•    Extensive knowledge of the CV industry.

Benefits:
•    Company vehicle.
•    Commission structure.
•    29 days annual leave (Includes 8 statutory days).
•    Company pension (after trial / probation period).
•    Salary: TBC.

Ability to Commute:
•    Portadown & Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

Contact Donna Getty for an application form –  donnag@tbfthompson.com
Return completed form to Donna Getty at TBF Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd, 6-10 Killyvalley Road, Garvagh, Coleraine, BT51 5JZ
Closing 13 November 2025 @ 5.00 pm

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