Retail Manager

Listers Group Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers Benefits – discounts on Retail

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional

Free Parking / On-site Parking

Company Events

Job summary

Listers Group Limited in Loughborough is seeking a Retail Manager to lead the Volkswagen dealership's sales and finance activities. You will drive finance and insurance sales, coach the team, and nurture customer relationships to maximise gross profit.

The role requires strong sales leadership, FCA awareness and the ability to manage a busy retail environment; working hours include weekends on a rota and 25 days holiday plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong retail management and leadership experience.
• Proven track record in selling finance and insurance products.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales gross profit across the dealership.
• Lead and coach the sales team on finance/insurance products.
• Discuss customers' financial requirements and present appropriate options.
• Ensure FCA and documentation accuracy for all deals.
• Collaborate with sales team to maximise revenue streams.
• Support training and development for staff.

Skills

Retail management

Finance sales awareness

Customer focus

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Retail Manager to join our VolkswagenDealership in Loughborough.

The working hours are Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working Sundays on a rota basis (8.30 to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays).

Benefits include the use of a company car and an OTE of£60,000.

Role and Responsibilities

Within each of our dealerships we have specialists who can guide and offer customers comprehensive support in all of their vehicle financing and insurance requirements.

As a Retail Manager with Listers you will grow all aspects of sales gross profit, specialising in finance, insurance and value added products. You will be at the core of customer enquiries and assist in developing the sales team.

• Discussing the financial requirements of our customers.
• Advising customers on finance, insurance, warranties and other services offered by our dealerships.
• Ensure customers have a clear understanding of obligations they are entering into.
• Working closely with members of the sales team and providing coaching and assistance.
• Proposing financial agreements to our nominated lenders.
• Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and FCA compliant.

About you

• You may be an existing retail manager, sales manager, sales controller or looking for your first step into management.
• You will be confident in discussing and identifying individual / company requirements.
• Have an outstanding record of sales achievement with exceptional finance sales performance.
• Highly organised to ensure that all company, manufacturer and finance house paperwork is correct and FCA compliant.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then . If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.