Head of Sales

Pendragon Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in London is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead their retail sales department. You will manage a motivated sales team, exceed financial targets, and ensure a top-notch customer experience. Ideal candidates have proven sales experience in the motor industry and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. The role offers a competitive OTE, company car, and various benefits.

Benefits

OTE up to £72,800

Company car

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Exclusive company discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a sales department.
• Consistent achievement of sales targets.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a financial result while providing a first-class customer experience.
• Manage departmental budget to control costs.
• Lead daily sales team to drive dealership volume and profit.

Skills

Sales experience in the motor industry

Ability to motivate and coach team members

Customer-oriented approach

Knowledge of vehicle and trade practice legislation

Job description

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OTE up to £72,800 with company car, pension, critical illness, life assurance, single health care, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

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

With a proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets 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?

• Delivering a financial result by providing a first-class customer experience
• Managing the departmental budget to control costs
• Leading the sales team daily and driving dealership volume and gross profit
• Enhancing enquiry conversion and F&I profitability
• Maintaining sales process standards and showroom standards according to manufacturer standards
• Ensuring a faultless customer experience and meeting customer expectations

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

• Proven sales department experience within the motor industry
• Consistent achievement and exceeding of targets and objectives
• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit, and trade practice legislation
• Valid driving license
• Willingness to work additional or unsocial hours if required
• Previous knowledge of the relevant franchise
• Experience managing a departmental budget and leading a team
• Ability to motivate and coach team members
• Meet GI Compliance requirements and possess 'good financial repute'
• Customer-oriented approach
• Professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude

At Pendragon, collaboration is central to our culture. We thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to empowering our employees. If you're motivated and skilled, apply today and join us on our journey to drive beyond the possible.

Pendragon values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you have the motivation, skills, and potential we're seeking, get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.