David Harvey Email & Phone Number

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

A role development encompassing many of the roles and responsibilities from my previous role. No working with “Heads Of” from the other business units to deliver a Regional Management team with direct responsibility to deliver quicker interventions on topics that will directly affect a customers experience of MTBUK. Working closely with colleagues in Truck and CSM and TopUsed to deliver current volumes and plan for future growth. Liaising with colleagues in Business Development and Network to ensure correct points of representation and defined and network partners are in place to fully support our key topics. Continually reviewing structure and implementation of working methods with both owned and Network Private Partners.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Directly employed by MTBUK an OEM and covering the Southern Region from Norfolk to Redruth, I am responsible for managing both Private Capital Dealers and wholly owned sales executives sales performance to ensure both margin and volume are delivered in line with budget and submitted forecasting.My role is to help develop our PCD’s business and market share within their market areas and with them develop their understanding of their Retail Addressable Markets and provide guidance and coaching to ensure the best possible result for them and ultimately MTBUK. As part of the Senior Van Management team I am also responsible for developing marketing programmes to drive enquiry and I have been responsible for the introduction of the first MAN TGE special editions into the UK - with Lion X Red and Black packs and the soon to be launched “Trucker” edition (Q1 2021). I have been part of the launch team for the development and implementation of our in house CRM system ensuring maximum user acceptance from within the sales team, and also the reporting elements being robust enough to provide data insight and reporting functions.I have also been leading the introduction of our eTGE (Electric Vehicle) product to UK market launch, covering launch specification and retail launch activities for late March 2021 UK market introduction. Then constructing and delivering network training on the product prior to UK launch. I also form part of the MTBUK alternative fuels steering group for feedback to MAN SE.My strength is bringing “Dealer” operational knowledge into our business to an OEM and leveraging that knowledge when developing bonus and commission structures as well as driving enquiry. Customer first always.

Essex, Hertfordshire, East Anglia

Overseeing Van Sales Operations across 5 Mercedes Benz Van sites a large market area stretching from Norwich to West Thurrock. Responsible for supporting the Branch Sales Managers for delivering their plan, continuing to refine existing process and developing new ideas with the teams to drive our business forward. Additional responsibility for developing our manufacturer relationship and negotiating annual OP for the market area. Closely working with manufacturer partners developing the next enhanced VanPro 2 and CRM offering. Retail Sales and BDM Sales Channel growth of 28% YOY vs 2018. A proud dad and husband.

West Thurrock, Essex, United Kingdom

Continuing to manage a VanPro Mercedes Benz Van Centre entering its 3rd year as the only Mercedes Benz premium status Van Centre in South Essex and North Kent. Process driven with key KPI measurements now imbedded and being used to coach and develop the sales team to even bigger achievements. Passionate about site presentation and ensuring our customer journey is seamless.

West Thurrock, Essex, United Kingdom

Managing a team of 6 sales executives and BDMs responsible for FCA compliance and manufacturer compliance on the sales side of the business. Responsible for achieving VanPro premium status with MBUK. Responsible with other senior management for implementing tangible changes around CRM and Sales funnel reporting leading to an increase in sales. Formed a small but profitable used department at Thurrock increasing centre footprint via the Internet. I have also implemented and negotiated an auction only disposal policy for the group which is already reaping benefits. Straightforward and slightly OCD..

Heathrow

Responsible for the sales of new and used vehicles through the site. With responsibilities for used stock acquisition and disposal with very strict guidelines. Was given responsibility for purchasing used LCV for sites across the South of London Market area. Also oversaw the transformation of the business from a single vehicle new display area into one of the first Transit Centres in the UK changing overnight to a 5 vehicle showroom a 9 vehicle outside display and a 20 unit used display area. In the full financial year 2014-2015 I increased bottom line profit in excess of £100k. For the retail sales department. I introduced monthly reviews and process which improved our profitability and helped us achieve our premium standards in every Audit carried out.

Tonbridge, United Kingdom

Dartford, United Kingdom

Dartford, United Kingdom