Bradford, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/05/2025
We are looking to recruit a driven, ambitious individual to join our Ford team in Bradford.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a family-run business in the top 50 and represent one of our fantastic manufacturer partners. This role comes with a competitive basic salary of £35,000 with an achievable OTE of £60,000.
About our business
Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses, we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We value genuine people who care about our customers and have a can-do attitude.
Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills. While we often look for specific technical skills, if you enjoy working with customers and align with our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless, you'll fit in well here. We welcome applications even if you have no automotive industry experience.
We offer manufacturer training for product knowledge to equip you with the technical skills needed. We also work with our own world-class sales trainer to help you become a top performer.
We expect hard work in return for an industry-leading package, flexible hours, and real opportunities for advancement. We prefer to promote from within, and you'll see this in all our sites. You must have an outrageous ambition to excel and not let anything stop you.
About you
We are recruiting an experienced and talented Sales Manager for our York dealership. Reporting to the Dealer Principal, your main responsibilities will include managing the sales team, achieving targets, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention. You will play a key role in identifying business opportunities and driving long-term growth.
This role requires a self-motivated leader who can create a customer service-driven environment through communication, team building, and coaching.
Key objectives as a Sales Manager:
* Achieve and exceed sales targets through a motivated sales team.
* Manage training and development of sales staff to improve performance and support career growth.
* Delegate responsibilities and monitor progress.
* Work with the Dealer Principal to develop policies for maximum profitability.
* Develop strategies and plans to increase business and sales volume.
* Oversee sales campaigns, advertising, and promotional activities.
* Identify opportunities for procedural improvements.
* Build strong relationships with financial institutions and relevant businesses.
* Maximize sales and profitability through customer satisfaction and retention.
* Communicate effectively with customers for long-term marketing objectives.
* Handle customer complaints calmly and resolve issues sensitively.
What we offer
* World-class training from our trainer and brand partners.
* 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Preferential rates for servicing and repairs for your family and friends.
* Company demonstrator vehicle.
* Excellent salary and on-target earnings.
Hours:
Working hours are typically 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday; and 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. You will work on a shift pattern averaging 41.5 hours per week over a 4-week cycle.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or other characteristics.
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