Sales Manager

Lookers Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive retail leader based in Antrim is seeking a talented Sales Manager to lead and inspire their team. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in team leadership and a strong background in the automotive industry. Key responsibilities include managing product specifications and ensuring high customer satisfaction levels. A full valid UK driving licence is required. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of core benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading a team to deliver on service expectations.
• Strong product knowledge in the automotive sector.
• Full valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage product mix and specifications based on sales trends.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction levels through adherence to indicators.
• Coach and develop team members to ensure high productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching ability

Commercial awareness

Customer satisfaction focus

Tools

Computerised stock management system

Sales systems

Job description

Overview

Charles Hurst Belfast BYD is recruiting for a talented and motivational leader to join our successful team as a Sales Manager. Our Sales Managers are the real driving force behind our successful teams, continuously working to develop and coach our Sales Executives for them to achieve their targets.

We need someone who is commercially savvy and can inspire our team of Executives by leading by example, and by living and breathing the Charles Hurst values. We are looking for someone who has the right coaching and people skills and can contribute to our continued success. Do you have demonstrable experience in leading and inspiring a team to deliver on service expectations and sales objectives? Then we might have just the job for you!

• Managing the mix and specification of new products based on sales trends, local markets intelligence, and the allocation / production constraints
• Effectively managing the supply of vehicles to achieve the brand and centre objectives
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction levels through the understanding and adherence to customer satisfaction indicators within your centre
• Anticipating and predicting market trends, while having the capability to act proactively as well as responsively
• Maximising commercial opportunities through developing and implementing effective and consistent events and campaigns
• Coaching and Developing your team members, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses to ensure consistently high levels of productivity

Previous Motor Trade experience is essential and the right candidate will be able to demonstrate substantial product knowledge. You must be able to prove your established management and coaching style and explain how this would benefit our current Sales team. Youll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn.

It would be advantageous to have a solid comprehension of all financial aspects within a dealership environment, including monthly/yearly budgets. Experience with a computerised stock management system and knowledge of sales systems. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full valid UK driving licence.

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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