General Sales Manager – Volkswagen Dealership, Birmingham
Basic Salary up to £38,000 and £18,000 bonus on top. Must have motor trade experience.
Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi‑award‑winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Role and Responsibilities
* Promote and nurture a customer care culture, delivering care levels consistent with the expectations of the manufacturer and Johnsons Cars Ltd.
* Utilise monthly management accounts to monitor and control profitability of the Sales Department and take appropriate action to maximise future opportunities.
* Develop sales and marketing plans and budgets to achieve agreed financial, marketing and sales benchmarks.
* Organise, direct and control the activities of sales staff to work within pre‑arranged plans and budgets.
* Ensure optimal use of all material and resources available.
* Provide coaching and training to sales people to improve their job performance, with particular emphasis on customer satisfaction, prospecting and customer follow‑up, sales process, time management and product knowledge.
The Ideal Candidate Will
* Sales staff management experience in an automotive setting.
* Previous experience working in sales for an automotive retailer.
* Experience of working with similar profile brands.
Benefits
* Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off on your birthday.
* Company Pension Scheme to help plan for the future.
* Staff Discounts across all 17 iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
* More Discounts via a benefits platform offering a range of additional discounts from fitness gadgets to everyday goods.
* Dentist on Demand: On‑demand dental services for all employees.
* Optional Benefits: Healthcare cash plans and other optional benefits.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team that values our employees and offers a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest.
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