Automotive Sales Manager

Group 1 Automotive UK; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Retail discounts

Car discounts

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Healthcare access 24/7

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Referral rewards

Training and development

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive UK invites applications for a Sales Manager role in Lincoln, delivering outstanding customer experiences across world-class brands. You will supervise and develop the sales team, maximise direct selling time, and handle enquiries with a structured approach to drive results.

The position emphasizes leadership, strong negotiation, and a focus on customer service, with generous benefits and flexible working options. Join a growing automotive group with national reach.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong sales and people management skills.
• Ability to negotiate at all levels with leadership impact.
• Keen eye for detail and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and co-ordinating activities of sales staff.
• Ensure maximum direct selling time.
• Effective handling of all sales enquiries.
• Lead and develop all sales executives ensuring they are focussed and adopt a structured approach.
• Ensure that all operational issues are resolved in a customer centric manner in the shortest possible timeframe.
• Provide guidance and training to salespersons to improve their job performance with particular emphasis on:
• Prospecting, customer follow-up and closing deals
• Time management.
• Establish administrative procedures and policies to assist the smooth handling of all business and adequate sales record.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Industry knowledge

Job description

Sales Manager - Group 1 Assured Lincoln

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.

Working with world-class brands as a Sales Manager you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options - just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Supervising and co-ordinating activities of sales staff.
• Ensure maximum direct selling time.
• Effective handling of all sales enquiries.
• Lead and develop all sales executives ensuring they are focussed and adopt a structured approach.
• Ensure that all operational issues are resolved in a customer centric manner in the shortest possible timeframe.
• Provide guidance and training to salespersons to improve their job performance with particular emphasis on:
• Prospecting, customer follow-up and closing deals
• Time management.
• Establish administrative procedures and policies to assist the smooth handling of all business and adequate sales record.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• A hands on leader and financially aware
• Ability to negotiate at all levels with strong leadership skills
• Motor Industry experience is preferable
• Ability to work to timescales effectively
• Keen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer service
• Strong industry knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.