Head of Sales
Stratstone
Audi Wolverhampton
Competitive salary with bonus plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional experienced automotive candidate to lead a successful retail sales department.
With a successful track record of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives and up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer and trade practice legislation, you will have experience in leading and motivating a sales team.
Why Lithia UK?
Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission, this is why you’ll have access to the coaching, mentoring, and the tailored training programmes you need to flourish.
As a testament to your development, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Aspiring Head of Business programme, this is tailored around individual future aspirations and skills growth. We will empower you to drive your own career with the support from senior leaders and our dedicated learning and development team.
Experienced leaders: Our progressive environment, coupled with supportive experienced leaders, ensures you're equipped with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to feel confident to accelerate your journey.
What does the Head of Sales role involve?
* Accountable for delivering a financial result by offering a first-class experience for our customer
* Cost control of the departmental budget
* Responsible for the day to day leadership of a sales team and for driving the dealership volume and gross profit
* Driving enquiry conversion and F&I profitability
* Ensure the end to end sales process standards are met and showroom standards are maintained to manufacturer standards
* Ensure customer expectations are consistently maintained and that the customer’s experience is faultless
What does the right candidate need to succeed as Head of Sales?
* Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry
* Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives
* Up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation
* Current, valid driving licence
* Previous knowledge of the franchise in which this role exists
* Experience of managing a departmental budget and leading a team
* Experience of leading a team, the ability to motivate and coach
* Excellent communication skills
* Satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’
* Customer orientated
* Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance
What we can offer you:
* Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
* Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
* Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
* Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
* Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
* We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
* Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
* Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
* Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
* Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.
Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.
We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.