Retail Manager

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

In-house training and qualifications

Free Parking

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK seeks a Retail Manager to enhance sales performance and connect customers with innovative vehicles. You will manage customer inquiries, provide finance and insurance advisement, and develop a sales team in a dynamic work environment. Benefits include company car usage, generous holiday entitlement, and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates possess a strong sales record and a passion for the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a retail manager, sales manager, or sales controller preferred.
• Outstanding record of exceptional finance sales performance.
• Motor trade or automotive experience preferred, but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales gross profit, specializing in finance and insurance products.
• Discuss financial requirements with customers.
• Ensure compliance with obligations and document accuracy.

Skills

Sales achievement track record

Confidence in customer discussions

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Introduction

At OMODA & JAECOO Solihull, we’re celebrating a thrilling chapter following our successful UK launch — and we want passionate, driven individuals to be part of our journey! Our purpose-built dealership offers an inspiring environment to thrive and grow, backed by rapid expansion and a record-breaking September that highlights our momentum. As a Retail Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping our success story, connecting customers with cutting-edge vehicles and delivering exceptional service. If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a bold, innovative brand making waves in the automotive industry! 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 £62,000.

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 please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.