Assistant Sales Manager - Polestar

Snows Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Sales Manager to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their needs and guide them towards the right products. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, mentoring new team members, and utilizing digital marketing techniques to enhance customer engagement. With a commitment to exceptional service, this forward-thinking company offers comprehensive training, generous holiday entitlements, and excellent development opportunities. If you’re passionate about sales and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank holidays

Discounted MOTs, service, and parts

Life Assurance benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Company car scheme

Uncapped earnings potential through commissions

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record with financial and insurance solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop prospects to meet sales targets.
• Promote product knowledge and assist in training new team members.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Financial Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Digital Marketing

Education

High School Diploma

Sales Training Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Connect Online

TCF SAF

Job description

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners. We are fortunate to count Polestar as one of our brands, and due to continued success, we are on the lookout for an Assistant Sales Manager at our Plymouth dealership.

As Assistant Sales Manager, you will identify and develop prospects, working with individual customers to understand their needs and guide them towards the most appropriate product to agree on 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
• Having a good knowledge of finance and insurance products and being able to explain and sell the features and benefits
• Generating more sales through prospecting and customer follow-ups via the existing database
• Identifying “hot” prospects and planning all future contact in a structured manner to progress them through the sales process
• Using digital marketing and effective telephone techniques to seek and obtain appointments
• Assisting in training on various brand and group systems and mentoring new Sales Team members
• Promoting product knowledge within the sales team at every opportunity
• Establishing good rapport to encourage and develop long-term relationships with customers and prospects
• Deputising in the absence of the Sales Manager when not in the business

Have you got what it takes?

• Ability to plan, organise oneself, and meet work deadlines
• Attention to detail and maintaining high-quality work
• Positive reaction to organisational and market changes
• Ability to deliver results and make things happen
• Fluent written and spoken English
• PC, Microsoft, web, and social media literacy
• Valid driving licence
• Proven sales track record, including financial and insurance solutions
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems such as Connect online, TCF SAF, and Manufacturer systems

What is in it for you?

• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values
• 30 days holiday, including Bank holidays, with additional entitlement at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Discounted MOTs, service, and parts
• ‘Recommend a Friend’ and ‘Introducing a Customer’ schemes
• Life Assurance benefit
• Snows contributory pension scheme
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows
• Role-dependent benefits such as toolbox insurance, company car scheme, and uncapped earnings potential through commissions or bonuses

Hours of work:

Monday - Friday, with weekends on a rota basis and a day off during the week.

Please note that this advert will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Interviews will be conducted throughout this period; early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been successful.

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