Meet Ian - Territory Sales Manager - North

Why did you choose to work for MAN?

I have always aspired to work for a manufacturer that encourages people to learn and develop and have great opportunities for progression.
Describe what it’s like to work here in three words.

Trusted, valued, and respected.
What do you get up to in a typical week?

Every week and day is different, from customer visits at one end of the M62 to the other and everything in between. I am involved with forecasting calls with both Sales Executives & members of the board within MAN UK. We have near 500 units to delivery every year within the region, so there is always deals to get involved with and get done.
What’s been your proudest moment at work?

Gaining promotion to General Sales Manager in January 2021. Now known as Territory Sales Manager.
What makes someone successful here?

Commitment, ability to work on your own and as a team pays dividends. The team ethos within MAN is second to none. Finally, do what you say you’re going to do.
How have you and your career developed since you joined us?

My career at MAN has progressed rapidly since joining back in 2016, I started as a Retail Sales Executive and with training and some good people around me I quickly moved through the ranks to my current position of Territory Sales Manager.
What’s the best thing about working for MAN?

The challenge of hitting targets and the sense of achievement when they are hit. At MAN there is a real sense of job satisfaction which is an important driver in my eyes.

MORE ABOUT YOU

What’s been your proudest moment outside of work?

My two sons and seeing how they are growing up.
If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would they be?

Jeff Bezos, Peter Kay, Lionel Messi.
Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us.

Every year I tour different parts of Europe on my motorbike covering up to 2,000 miles in a week.
What’s your favourite film?

Shawshank Redemption.
What’s your signature dish?

Christmas dinner.

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