Job Title: General Sales Manager - Must have Automotive Management Experience
Location: Edenbridge
Salary: £50,000 base salary - OTE £90,000 + CBS CAR
Full-Time and Permanent – the role will involve working regular weekends
Our client will guarantee your bonus for the first 3 months in the role.
Our client is an automotive retailer representing prestigious car Brands, they have a total of 30 businesses providing sales, service, and accident repair services across Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire.
Established in 1931, they are a successful and progressive third-generation family-owned business.
They are now actively looking to recruit a General Sales Manager for their premium and luxury dealership in Crawley.
The role of the Sales Manager is to:
* Achieve vehicle sales, finance sales, accessory sales volumes, and profit objectives.
* Manage all vehicle sales processes within the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To manage the mix and specification of new products based on sales trends, local market intelligence, and the allocation and production constraints.
* Manage the supply of used vehicles.
* Ensure all vehicles are funded appropriately and any issues in this regard are notified to the Head of Business immediately.
* Implement and develop customer follow-up systems and procedures to increase customer loyalty; aid in maintaining the accuracy of the customer database.
* Maximize commercial opportunities through developing and implementing effective and consistent events and campaigns.
* Understanding of manufacturer mystery shopping criteria and ability to apply this knowledge.
* Actively convey the culture of putting customers first by means of TDF at all times and comply with the principles of the FCA for both the customer and the business.
* Maximize sales opportunities by offering finance solutions to customers and ensuring each customer receives excellent customer service as well as adhering to the FCA guidelines at all times in regards to portraying financial information and regulated activities.
* Recruit and select sales team members in line with organizational and manufacturer requirements.
* Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, ensuring staff comply with Health and Safety requirements.
Experience
Essential:
* Motor industry experience.
* Previous Managerial experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
* Full UK driving license.
* Smart appearance.
* Excellent numeracy and literacy.
* Competency in IT.
Benefits:
* Company car.
* Bonus/commission.
* 25 days holiday.
* Company discounts.
* Pension.