Head of Sales

Pendragon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail group in Greater London seeks a Head of Sales to lead the sales team and drive financial results. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the motor industry, strong communication skills, and a current driving licence. You'll be responsible for ensuring a first-class customer experience, managing budget costs, and achieving sales targets. Competitive OTE of up to £72,800 plus benefits. Join a dynamic team and make an impact in automotive retail.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Private health care

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Exclusive company discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives.
• Current, valid driving licence.
• Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry

Excellent communication skills

Customer oriented

Ability to motivate and coach a team

Job description

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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 objective s
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’
• Customer orientated
• Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance

Here at Pendragon, together, we’re unstoppable. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and it’s the power of our group coming together that unlocks our potential to transform automotive retail. We thrive in a fast‑paced environment where the doors are open, if you have the attitude and drive to walk through them. We’ll empower you with the opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, and in return you’ll support and bring out the best in others. If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, then apply today and join our journey in driving beyond the possible.

Pendragon recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.