Head of Sales

Pendragon Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendragon Group is seeking a Head of Sales to lead their retail sales department in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience in the automotive industry, proven success in achieving targets, and the ability to motivate a team while ensuring a first-class customer experience. Collaboration and a commitment to diversity are key aspects of our work environment, and we invite motivated individuals to apply.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Exclusive company discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a sales team.
• Knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit, and trade practice legislation.
• Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Delivering financial results through customer experience.
• Managing departmental budget and cost control.
• Leading sales team to drive dealership volume and profit.

Skills

Sales Management

Team Leadership

Customer-oriented approach

Motivating and coaching

Education

Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry

Valid driving license

Job description

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OTE up to £72,800 with company car, pension, critical illness, life assurance, single healthcare, 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 financial results by providing a first-class customer experience
• Managing the departmental budget for cost control
• Leading the sales team daily and driving dealership volume and gross profit
• Driving enquiry conversion and F&I profitability
• Maintaining sales process standards and showroom standards to manufacturer standards
• Ensuring consistent customer expectations and a faultless customer experience

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

• Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed targets
• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit, and trade practice legislation
• Valid driving license
• Willingness to work additional and unsocial hours
• Previous knowledge of the franchise
• Experience managing a departmental budget and leading a team
• Ability to motivate and coach a team
• Satisfy GI Compliance requirements and be of good financial repute
• Customer-oriented approach
• Enthusiastic, professional attitude and appearance

At Pendragon, collaboration is at our core. We thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. If you have the motivation, skills, and potential, we invite you to apply and join us in driving beyond the possible.