Assistant Sales Manager - Peugeot

Snows Motor Group Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training and support

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Snows Motor Group in Newbury is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to identify and develop prospects, working with customers to understand their needs and guide them to the right product to close a sale.

You will deliver against set targets, have a good knowledge of finance and insurance products, and generate more sales through prospecting and follow-ups using the existing database. You will also mentor new team members and deputise for the Sales Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with finance and insurance solutions.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet targets and drive income for the team and dealership.
• Understand customer needs and guide them to suitable products.
• Generate sales through prospecting and follow-ups from the database.
• Identify hot prospects and plan future contact to progress to sale.
• Use digital marketing and calls to secure appointments.
• Mentor new team members and train on brand systems.
• Build rapport to foster long-term customer relationships.
• Stand in for the Sales Manager when needed.

Skills

Sales

F&I knowledge

English fluency

Driving licence

CRM & MS Office

Digital & social media

Tools

Connect Online

TCF SAF

Manufacturer systems

Job description

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group isan AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20brands across54franchises. Wedifferentiate ourselvesfrom ourcompetitorsby delivering an exceptional level of service toboth ourcustomers and manufacturingpartners. We are fortunate to count Peugeotas one of our brands, and due to continued success, we are on the lookout for anAssistant Sales Managerat our Newburydealership.

As Assistant Sales Manager, youwill identify and develop prospects, working with individual customers to understand their needs and guide them towards the most appropriate product in order to agree the sale.

Your day will include:

• Working towards the agreed set targets which will deliver the desired income goals for both the Team and the Dealership
• Have a good knowledge of finance and insurance products and be able to explain and sell the features and benefits
• To generate more sales through a combination of prospecting and customer follow ups via the existing database
• To identify “hot” prospects and plan all future contact in a structured manner that will help progress them to the next stage in the sales process and ultimately on to making a sale
• To use digital marketing and effective use of the telephone to seek and obtain appointments
• To assist in the training on the various brand and group systems as well as mentor new members of the Sales Team
• To promote product knowledge with the sales team at every opportunity
• To establish a good rapport, that will encourage and promote the development of a long-term relationship with customers and prospects
• Deputise in the absence of the Sales Manager when not in the business

Have you got what it takes?

• Able to plan, organise self, and meet agreed work deadlines
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work
• Able to react positively to organisational and market changes
• Delivers a result and makes things happen
• Fluent written and spoken English
• PC, Microsoft, web, and social media literate
• Valid driving licence
• Proven track record of sales, accompanied with financial and insurance solutions
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems including, but not limited to: Connect online, TCF SAF and Manufacturer systems

What is in it for you?

• Company car
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5,10,15, 20 years anniversary (pro rata for part time employees)
• Discounted MOTs, service, and parts
• ‘Recommend a Friend’ and ‘Introducing a Customer’ scheme
• Life Assurance benefit
• Snows contributory pension scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows
• Role dependant – tool box insurance /company car scheme/ uncapped earnings potential through commission or bonus structures

Hours of work:

Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6pm with one hour lunch. Oneday off in the week and 1 in 2 weekends as per rota - Saturday 8.30am to 5pm with an hour lunch, Sunday 10am to 4pm