General Sales Manager - Volkswagen

Johnsons Cars; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager to enhance customer care culture and manage staff effectively. The ideal candidate has substantial sales management experience in the automotive sector and is skilled in developing strategic sales plans. This role offers a competitive salary package including base salary and bonuses, along with extensive benefits focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Basic salary of up to £38,000 plus £18,000 bonus

Birthday leave

Company pension scheme

Staff discounts

On-demand dental services

Paid annual leave of 31 days

Internal training academy

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Sales staff management experience in an automotive setting.
• Experience working in sales for an automotive retailer.
• Must have motor-trade experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer care culture aligned with company expectations.
• Monitor and control profitability of the Sales Department.
• Develop sales and marketing plans to achieve financial benchmarks.
• Organise and direct sales staff activities.
• Provide coaching and training to improve job performance.

Skills

Sales staff management experience

Experience in sales for an automotive retailer

Experience with similar profile brands

Motor-trade experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• To promote and nurture a customer care culture, delivering care levels consistent with the expectations of the manufacturer and Johnsons Cars Ltd.
• Utilise monthly management accounts to monitor and control profitability of the Sales Department and to take any appropriate action to maximise future opportunities.
• Developing sales and marketing plans and budgets to achieve agreed financial, marketing and sales benchmarks.
• Organising, directing and controlling the activities of sales staff to work to pre‑arranged plans and budgets.
• Ensuring optimum use of all material and resources available.
• Provide coaching and training to sales people to improve their job performance, with particular emphasis on customer satisfaction, prospecting, customer follow‑up, sales process, time management and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Sales staff management experience in an automotive setting.
• Previous experience working in sales for an automotive retailer.
• Experience of working with similar profile brands.
• Must have motor‑trade experience.

About the Company

Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? At Johnsons Cars, we’re not just selling cars; we’re creating exceptional experiences for our customers.

Johnsons Cars is one of the UK’s leading independent franchise dealership networks, with 53 multi‑award‑winning dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Mazda. Welcome to Johnsons Cars – we are one of the UK’s biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. In addition to our dealership network, we also operate a range of vehicle parts operations and a fleet services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success; by joining Johnsons Cars you’ll become part of a team that thrives on delivering exceptional service to our customers while providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £38,000 and £18,000 bonus on top.
• Birthday leave – an extra paid day off on your birthday.
• Company pension scheme – entered automatically to help you plan for your future.
• Staff discounts – enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
• More discounts – access a benefits platform where you can take advantage of various discounts, from fitness gadgets to groceries.
• Dentist on demand – on‑demand dental services for all employees.
• Optional benefits – a range of optional benefits including health‑care cash plans.
• Paid annual leave – 31 days, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
• Industry‑leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• Internal training academy and partnership with leading automotive management trainers to help you progress and elevate your career.
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Values

• Innovation – we are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability – we take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork – we collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Life Assurance – Company pension scheme, birthday leave, enhanced holiday entitlement, staff discounts, Johnsons benefits platform.