Head of Sales

Stratstone Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is looking for a Head of Sales in Doncaster to lead its retail sales department. The role involves achieving sales targets, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and extensive holiday. Join a vibrant team committed to personal growth and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary with company car

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension plan

Critical illness and life assurance

Exclusive company discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry.
• Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives.
• Up to date knowledge of vehicle and consumer trade legislation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering financial results and leading a sales team.
• Responsible for cost control of the departmental budget.
• Drive enquiry conversion and ensure showroom standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Customer orientation

Motivational skills

Education

Experience in automotive sales

Current valid driving licence

Job description

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Competitive salary with company car, pension, critical illness, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional experienced automotive candidate to lead a successful retail sales department.

With a successful track record of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives and up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer and trade practice legislation, you will have experience in leading and motivating a sales team.

What does the Head of Sales role involve?

• Accountable for delivering a financial result by offering a first-class experience for our customer
• Cost control of the departmental budget
• Responsible for the day to day leadership of a sales team and for driving the dealership volume and gross profit
• Driving enquiry conversion and F&I profitability
• Ensure the end to end sales process standards are met and showroom standards are maintained to manufacturer standards
• Ensure customer expectations are consistently maintained and that the customer’s experience is faultless

What does the right candidate need to succeed as Head of Sales?

• Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry
• Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives
• Up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation
• Current, valid driving licence
• Willing to work additional/ unsocial hours as required
• Previous knowledge of the franchise in which this role exists
• Experience of managing a departmental budget and leading a team
• Experience of leading a team, the ability to motivate and coach
• Satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’
• Customer orientated
• Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance

Life at Stratstone;

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
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At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Automotive

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