Head of Sales Franchised Motor Dealership Southport Our client, a well-established and reputable organisation in the motor trade, is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead and manage their sales function. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to take ownership of sales performance, drive profitability, and lead a high-performing team within a fast-paced automotive environment. As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for the overall success of the sales department. This includes managing day-to-day operations, driving business growth, ensuring a first-class customer experience, and aligning departmental goals with wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and manage the sales team to consistently exceed targets Drive departmental profitability through strategic planning and effective team management Foster a positive and accountable working culture Deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience Oversee all aspects of the sales function including finance, retail sales, and administration Work closely with senior management to support business growth strategies Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory and manufacturer requirements Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement Provide regular sales reports and performance updates to senior stakeholders Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory changes Essential: Significant experience in a senior sales management role within the motor trade (5 years preferred) Previous experience as a General Sales Manager or General Manager Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Deep understanding of the automotive retail environment Desirable: Experience managing large teams across multi-franchise operations Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets Strong knowledge of car finance products and related compliance requirements Commercially minded with a strategic approach to sales growth What's on Offer £60k - £65k Basic DOE - £85k OTE Performance-related incentives Opportunity to lead a successful team in a well-respected organisation Career progression and professional development opportunities Does this sound like you? Apply today with an up to date CV! Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission