Sales Manager

Sytner Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Bath is looking for a Sales/Business Manager to enhance Finance & Insurance operations and the sales team. The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive background, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to inspire others. This role offers a competitive benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays

Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Career Development

Recognition of Long Service every 5 years

Discounted Car Schemes

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

One day a year paid voluntary/community work

Qualifications

• High achieving Sales Executive or Sales Controller experience required.
• Automotive sales executive and/or management experience is a minimum.
• Experience in working with shared objectives and personal performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Finance & Insurance department and grow product penetration.
• Support vehicle sales performance and lead the sales team.
• Act as a mentor and coach for sales team members.

Skills

Outstanding work ethic

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Mercedes-Benz of Bath is currently recruiting for a Sales/Business Manager to join their growing team. This role focuses on growing all aspects of Finance & Insurance (F&I) operations, while helping lead and develop the sales team. You will be at the heart of every sales enquiry, responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience, coaching the team, and driving both unit and F&I performance across the business for new and used sales.

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package and are committed to continuous improvement, inclusivity, and developing talent. The role may require weekend patterns to service customers at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Insurance: Take full ownership of the F&I department, growing product penetration and profitability across all platforms; present and sell a range of finance and insurance products with integrity and clarity; ensure customers fully understand their agreements and obligations, in line with compliance and FCA guidelines; treat customers fairly and with transparency, making their experience smooth, informed, and personalised.
• Sales Operations & Leadership: Be involved in every sales enquiry to ensure a seamless transition from vehicle sale to finance completion; support the day-to-day running of the sales team and help drive overall vehicle sales performance; help lead and inspire the team with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach.
• Coaching & Team Development: Act as a mentor and coach for the sales team, helping colleagues unlock their full potential; drive performance by supporting individual targets for finance, add-on products, and sales; foster a collaborative, motivated, and accountable team environment.

As part of the role, Sytner Sales/Business Managers work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure the highest levels of service for customers.

About You

If you are a high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. You should have outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire colleagues to raise the bar while driving finance, add-on and unit performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. The role requires automotive sales executive and/or management experience as a minimum.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We value continuous improvement and an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work

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