District Sales Manager

If shortlisted, you'll be invited to spend the day with us at Mercedes-Benz UK for an Assessment Centre on Friday 6 November. As this is a key stage of the selection process, candidates must be available to attend on this date.

Location: Field-based. Regular travel across your assigned sales district will be required, including frequent visits to Agent partners and Mercedes-Benz UK as needed.

About Us

At Mercedes-Benz Cars, our passion lies not only in what we build and deliver, but in the people who bring it to life. We’re enthusiastic, forward-thinking and dedicated to shaping the future of mobility with sustainable solutions and outstanding customer experiences.

Together, we create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong, can contribute and be their best self. Our culture is built on respect and equal opportunity. We celebrate the diversity of our teams, recognising that different perspectives and experiences strengthen who we are, what we do and how we do it.

How you'll play your part

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving sales and market share growth across your district, using data, insight and forecasting to shape commercial performance. Acting as a trusted partner to Agents, MBUK leadership and key stakeholders, you'll influence decision-making, strengthen relationships and deliver outstanding results across the Mercedes-Benz network. You'll bring experience in sales performance management, forecasting and reporting, supported by a strong understanding of automotive retail, Agency models, automotive finance and key regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty and Conduct Rules.

Working within a dynamic environment, you'll help to:

·        Turn sales and competitor insights into targeted actions that accelerate growth, strengthen market share and drive Agent success.

·        Deliver performance insights and challenge through monthly and quarterly sales reviews, driving continuous improvement across the Agent network.

·        Provide accurate, data-led sales forecasts that support planning and commercial decision-making.

·        Lead month-end activity, identifying opportunities and closing sales gaps to maximise registrations and group sales.

·        Drive local marketing execution, partnering with stakeholders to generate leads and support volume growth.

·        Act as the key link between MBUK and Agents, strengthening relationships and driving operational performance.

·        Drive finance penetration and retention through performance analysis, process reviews and targeted improvement plans.

·        Support regulatory compliance and customer outcomes, working with Governance & Oversight to identify risks and implement corrective actions.

What you'll bring

The requirements for this role are highlighted below. If your experience looks a little different and you believe you have transferable skills that would help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential

·        Commercially astute, using insight and data to drive growth, performance and market share.

·        Experience in sales performance, forecasting and strategic business planning within retail, automotive or similarly commercial environment.

·        Credible and influential stakeholder manager, confident in providing challenge and driving performance.

·        Expert relationship builder with credibility across diverse stakeholder networks.

·        Results-focused, resilient and accountable, with the drive to deliver in a dynamic environment.

·        Confident presenter and communicator, skilled in leading impactful business reviews and performance conversations.

·        Passionate about customer outcomes and long-term business success.

·        Knowledge of automotive finance and regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty and Conduct Rules.

Desirable

·        Experience working within an automotive retail, retailer or Agency sales model.

·        Knowledge of financial services products and sales processes.

·        Experience leading commercial change initiatives and driving adoption across stakeholder groups.

At Mercedes-Benz you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our policies. You must also adhere to the company's compliance guidelines and policies including anti-bribery and all relevant competition law.   

What's in it for you

Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a competitive range of benefits to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, development and future ambitions.

• Reward and benefits – Competitive salary, bonus scheme and a company-funded benefits bank that allows you to choose between a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, including options such as private medical insurance, dental insurance, income protection, a health cash plan, annual leave purchase, medical screening, discounted gym membership and more.
• Time to recharge – 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Mercedes-Benz perks – The opportunity to drive a Mercedes-Benz through one of our colleague car schemes.
• Planning for the future – A company pension to help build financial security for today and tomorrow.
• Wellbeing support – Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, Mental Health First Aiders, Menopause Support and a Virtual GP Service.
• Development opportunities - Take charge of your growth with access to our Development Hub, offering learning tools, virtual and in-person training, leadership programmes, and resources to support your career development.

What's next?

Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – our parent company site. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process?

We want every candidate to feel supported throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to help you participate fully and comfortably, please let us know. We're committed to creating an accessible experience and will work with you to provide any support or adjustments you may need.

Right to work

Due to UK legislation, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. The UK General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo – you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek ‘job alerts’ once you are registered in Taleo and it’s possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as careers@mercedes-benz.com for further information.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Chief Officer of Corporate Data Protection for the Mercedes-Benz Group at the following address: HPC W079 70546 Stuttgart , data.protection@mercedes-benz.com.