What you'll do day to day
* Supervising and co‑ordinating activities of sales staff.
* Ensure maximum direct selling time.
* Effective handling of all sales enquiries.
* Lead and develop all sales executives ensuring they are focussed and adopt a structured approach.
* Ensure that all operational issues are resolved in a customer‑centric manner in the shortest possible timeframe.
* Provide guidance and training to salespersons to improve their job performance with particular emphasis on:
o Prospecting, customer follow‑up and closing deals
o Time management
* Establish administrative procedures and policies to assist the smooth handling of all business and adequate sales record.
* 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.
About the Company
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don't need to love cars to work with us – just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our values: Respect – Integrity – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism. These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.
Benefits
* 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.
* Prioritise 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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