Retail Sales Manager

Group 1 Automotive UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Group 1 Automotive UK as a Retail Sales Manager at Porsche Portsmouth, where you'll lead a dynamic sales team and enhance customer experiences. With a focus on sales performance and team motivation, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company that values diversity and personal development.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare professionals available 24/7

Paid day to volunteer

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Ability to provide first-class customer service with enthusiasm.
• Effective multitasking skills, methodical and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Manage daily sales activities to maximize revenue.
• Review and improve sales processes for efficiency.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Full EU driving license

Job description

Retail Sales Manager - Porsche Portsmouth

45 Hours

Build teams you can be proud of.

Supporting and leading the Sales department as a Retail Sales Manager, you’ll be a role model for the department, working to maximize sales and profitability. You’ll use your knowledge and experience to have a real impact on the business and wider Sales team. By maintaining high standards, you’ll have the freedom to build a team you can be proud of.

What We Can Offer You

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money daily with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the future with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Commute less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritize wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• Access healthcare professionals 24/7 for quick, expert advice
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn rewards by referring a friend to join the team
• Engage in training and development opportunities
• Life assurance with optional increased coverage
• Flexible working options available—just ask

What You’ll Do Day To Day

• Motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Set challenging objectives and provide regular feedback
• Ensure performance reviews are conducted to support development
• Maintain compliance with customer experience standards and manufacturer obligations
• Manage daily sales activities to maximize revenue
• Review and improve sales processes for efficiency
• Encourage innovation and new ideas within the team

Helpful Skills And Qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every skill — if you care about delivering great experiences, we want to hear from you.

• Ability to provide first-class customer service with enthusiasm
• Proven sales track record, ideally in the automotive industry
• Effective multitasking skills, methodical and efficient
• Attention to detail
• Ability to supervise and manage the sales process
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Full EU driving license

We value diversity and encourage applications from enthusiastic learners, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey, with over 7,000 colleagues across 114 dealerships representing 21 brands in the UK. You don’t need to love cars to work with us—just share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, and Professionalism are core to everything we do, guiding our interactions with customers, colleagues, and the community.