Assistant Sales Manager - Polestar

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to join their Southampton dealership. This dynamic role involves identifying and developing customer prospects, guiding them towards the right products, and achieving sales targets. You will be part of a supportive environment that values training and development, ensuring you have the tools to succeed. With a focus on building long-term customer relationships and utilizing digital marketing strategies, this position offers a chance to thrive in a competitive automotive sector. Join a team that celebrates success and rewards dedication with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted MOTs, service, and parts

Life Assurance benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent development opportunities

Company car scheme

Uncapped earnings potential through commission

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop prospects while guiding customers to appropriate products.
• Work towards set targets to achieve income goals for the team and dealership.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Fluent English

Education

Valid Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Marketing Tools

Financial Systems

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 Southampton 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 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?

• 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 - Saturday with a dedicated day off in the week and 1 in 2 Sundays.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.