Group1 Lincoln is looking for a General Sales Manager.
Your role
Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride! Working with world-class brands as a General Sales Manager, you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.
As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.
What you’ll do day to day
* The development of the Sales Executives within the team to achieve and exceed targets.
* Acting as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets.
* Support the sales executives in negotiating the terms of an agreement and support the closure of sales.
* Gathering market and customer information.
* Negotiating variations in price, delivery, and specifications with other managers.
* Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
* Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock and advising Sales Executives.
* Checking vehicles in build with production and being a key point of contact.
* Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
* Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements.
* The training and development of Sales Executives within the team.
* Conducting regular performance reviews with employees.
Your profile
Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here—if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
* You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the key success drivers essential to deliver consistently strong results in terms of business growth, net profit, and cost control, together with high levels of employee and customer satisfaction.
* Whilst previous automotive experience will be a benefit, attitude and character are more important to us.
* We will want to see that you have strong leadership abilities and deeply care about customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
* A hands-on leader and financially aware.
* Ability to negotiate at all levels with strong leadership skills.
* Motor Industry experience is preferable.
* Ability to work to timescales effectively.
* Keen eye for detail, good communication, and a passion for delivering great customer service.
* Strong industry knowledge.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Rewards
* Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge.
* Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts.
* Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers.
* Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme.
* Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter.
* Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme.
* Prioritize your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family.
* 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily.
* Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community.
* Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan.
* Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team.
* Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
* Life assurance with the option to increase cover.
* We’re open to flexible working options – just ask.
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