Assistant Sales Manager required in Southampton, Hampshire
1. Basic Salary: £35,000 basic – OTE £60,000
2. Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)
3. Saturday 08:30 - 17:00/Sunday 10:00 - 16:00(with 1 hour for lunch), with a rota day off in the week.
4. Prestige Main Dealer
5. Company Car included
Experienced Assistant Sales Manager, required for our clients Vehicle Dealership in Southampton.
Our client is a Multi-Site Dealership group with a larger presence within Hampshire and the Southwest covering over 50 sites and over 20 well established automotive brands, ranging from the strong volume performers to Prestige, Niche & High-End Vehicle. You will be working with a fantastic reliable brand, with a brilliant reputation for quality car making!
This role would suit experienced Assistant Sales Managers, Senior Sales Executives, Business Managers or Transactions Manager or applicants with experience in a similar role within the automotive trade, who are process driven and understand how to run a team along that process.
What’s in it for you as an Assistant Sales Manager?
6. A Competitive Basic Salary of £35,000
7. A fantastic Bonus Structure of £50,000 +
8. Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)
9. Saturday 08:30 - 17:00/Sunday 10:00 - 16:00(with 1 hour for lunch), with a rota day off in the week.
10. A supportive Management Structure
11. Company Car, with maintenance costs, insurance, business mileage & fuel paid for.
12. 30 Days holiday inclusive on bank holidays
13. Plus, your Birthday off work!
14. Long Service holiday entitlement
15. Life Assurance up to 3 times your annual salary
16. Subsidised Manufacturer Car Purchase schemes for your family
17. Discounted MOT and servicing
18. Future Development Opportunities with a Large Group
Duties of an Assistant Sales Manager with our Client:
19. Assisting the Sales Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the sales department
20. Managing a team of sales executives, providing guidance, coaching, and support
21. Setting sales targets and closely monitoring performance to achieve desired results
22. Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive customer loyalty and repeat business
23. Supporting the sales team in negotiating and closing deals, ensuring customer satisfaction
24. Assisting in the development and implementation of sales strategies and promotional activities
25. Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback to the sales team
26. Keeping up-to-date with market trends, competitor analysis, and industry developments.
What our client expects of their Assistant Sales Manager:
27. Several years Motor trade experience Proven experience in automotive sales, preferably in a managerial or assistant managerial role
28. Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to inspire a sales team
29. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
30. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service
31. Strong negotiation and closing skills
32. Results-oriented approach with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
33. Sound knowledge of the automotive industry and market trends
34. Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to automotive sales
35. Full UK Driving Licence. – Preferably Clean
This vacancy is based in Southampton, Hampshire and our Client is ideally looking for motor trade experienced applicants.
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If you are interested in hearing more about this Assistant Sales Manager Job in Southampton, please do not hesitate to contact Kinga Csipetics at Perfect Placement today!
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