Overview
Mazda Brand Manager Reference Number - 0123445567567
Salary Competitive
Wessex Garages is a highly successful and stable business renowned for its customer focussed approach and outstanding brand performance. We are currently looking for a dynamic and results driven Brand Manager to lead our Mazda site in Pennywell Rd, Bristol.
This pivotal role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the new car sales department, taking full responsibility for sales performance, reputational scores, team coaching and providing effective leadership. Reporting directly to the Brand Director, this position offers exceptional career growth opportunities for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
As the Brand Manager, you will assume overall accountability for the sales results and people performance in our New Car Sales Department. With the support of the Brand Director and corporate functions, your key responsibilities will include:
* Leadership and Team Management: Lead, coach, and motivate a team of automotive sales consultants, ensuring the department is adequately staffed; Foster a high-performance culture that recognises and rewards exceptional achievements while effectively addressing underperformance.
* Financial Planning and Performance: Develop financial and growth objectives, devising strategies to meet profit and sales targets; Prepare accurate sales reporting and forecasting in adherence to group reporting frameworks; Engaging with the manufacturer, fostering a positive and successful working relationship with them; Participate and assist in marketing strategies aligned with manufacturer guidelines to support business objectives; Drive outstanding levels of customer satisfaction in Sales.
* Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all sales activities comply with Wessex Garages, manufacturer, and regulatory requirements; Possess knowledge of manufacturer metrics, such as dealer balanced scorecard, to drive operational excellence.
Required Experience
In order to succeed at this role, the candidate must have automotive experience within a sales department. Experience at Sales Manager level will be an advantage, but we are also looking for dynamic, proven sales consultants or business managers whom are looking for the next step in their career. If you meet the above criteria and have the passion, skills, and talent to help us grow our business, we would love to receive your application.
Why join Wessex Garages?
We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:
* Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
* Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
* Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
* Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
* Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
* Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.
Please note
* Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
* We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
* Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment
Reg Office: Pennywell Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0TT
Reg. Company Number: 2639755
VAT Reg. No. 567778570
Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary. Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number is 535085. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.
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