Light Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager

Pentagon Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Recommend a Friend

Discounted days out

Retail discounts

Nationally recognised qualifications

Manufacturer training

Salary Finance

EAP & MH First Aiders

Pension scheme

Friend referrals

Family discounts

Job summary

Pentagon Motor Group in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the multi-franchise showroom, driving sales performance and customer satisfaction. The role requires leadership over a sales team, oversight of finance and insurance activities, and a focus on compliant, high-quality customer service.

You will coach staff, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure adherence to vehicle regulations and company processes while delivering exceptional results for the dealership and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a sales role.
• Motor Trade experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Naturally building rapport with customers quickly and easily and able to treat customers fairly.
• Monitoring finance and insurance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls.
• Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis.
• Working with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives.
• Qualifying customer’s demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended.
• Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager & General Manager.

Skills

Sales

Motor Trade

Communication

Customer service

Team leadership

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Pentagon Motor Group have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Motor Trade Sales professional to join their fantastic multi franchise Lincoln dealership, in the role of Sales Manager.

Do you have:

• Previous Senior Sales experience within the automotive industry?
• A proven track record in products & finance sales?
• A successful background in exceeding customer expectations?

If the answers are YES, you may be the person we are looking for!

Benefits

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
• Manufacturer specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments.
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• Naturally building rapport with customers quickly and easily and able to treat customers fairly
• Monitoring finance and insurance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls
• Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis
• Working with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives
• Qualifying customer’s demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended
• Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager & General Manager

The working hours for this role are 45 hours per week as per the sales rota. Sundays are one of the planned weekly days off.

Who are we looking for?

• Have a proven track record in a sales role
• Have Motor Trade experience
• Show the ability to organise, prioritise and reprioritise workloads
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with our operating processes as well as industry regulations and legislation
• Lead by example and motivate the team, ensuring that this is demonstrated throughout the department, irrespective of the volume of work within the department at any one time
• Have up to date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices with strong, relevant and practical knowledge of modern business methods and controls
• Possess strong effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Hold a full, UK driving licence
• The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.

Why Choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.

Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website! https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment