In short
Volvo Trucks North America is seeking a Vocational Development Manager in Greensboro, NC to drive vocational Class 8 truck business growth. This role involves supporting sales teams, dealers, and customers through strong execution and market responsiveness in specialized applications. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of vocational products, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Support corporate sales teams with vocational expertise and customer insights.
- Partner with sales representatives to strengthen vocational sales execution.
- Improve dealer and bodybuilder product understanding to enhance customer sales support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key bodybuilders and upfitters.
- Develop joint business plans and programs with representatives and bodybuilders.
- Coordinate technical collaboration between Volvo Trucks, engineering teams, and bodybuilders.
- Act as the voice of the bodybuilder community within Volvo.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Engineering, and Marketing to tailor offerings.
- Support vocational product awareness through dealer and industry events.
- Support the launch of new vocational products and configurations.
- Provide reports and quarterly sales briefs, project updates, and event support.
Requirements
- In-depth experience and knowledge of vocational product configurations and applications.
- Strong understanding of regional, dealer, bodybuilder, and customer dynamics.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving and analysis skills.
- Organization and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of practical working experience in the trucking industry, with a focus on vocational B2B sales and technical knowledge preferred.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or product management.
- Extensive industry experience and knowledge may be considered in lieu of degree requirements in exceptional circumstances.
- Commercial truck sales, technical, and product experience.
- Experience with dealer distribution networks and sales processes.
- Good business and financial acumen.
- Ability to work at Volvo Trucks corporate office Greensboro, NC preferred or Eastern US location.
- Geographical context in which knowledge is applied: North America.
- Able to perform duties effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Up to 70% travel.
- Class A commercial driver's license or able to obtain.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Safe, healthy, and well-being focused work environment.
- Professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs to ease work-life balance.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Greensboro, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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