Sales Manager

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health service

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Techscheme discounts

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Brighton is seeking a Sales Manager to lead an established showroom department. You will oversee daily showroom operations, vehicle valuations, and the marketing-ready presentation of cars, reporting to the General Manager. The role rewards with a strong remuneration package and in-house training.

You will drive customer service excellence, coach a motivated team, and ensure results against brand KPIs while maintaining compliance and high standards of showroom performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in premium automotive sales environments.
• Proven track record in leading a team and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales process from inquiry to showroom.
• Lead staff performance through 1:1s, training and development.
• Set department targets and KPI's, manage vehicle buying and pricing.
• Ensure FCA compliance and oversee customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales management

Customer service

Leadership

Staff development

FCA compliance

Budget awareness

Job description

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.

Mercedes-Benz Brighton

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45,000k - £55,000 Depending on experience OTE up to £80,000 DOE

Hours: 44 Hours - Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm (one late finish to 7pm and a day off midweek), Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm (rota basis)

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at Mercedes-Benz Brighton as a Sales Manager. Have you got what it takes to lead an established department in an electrifying franchise? The successful candidate will receive an industry leading remuneration package with access to in-house training.

As Sales Manager, you will act as a role model for customer service excellence for the team, always leading by example. You will develop long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our customers and coach and motivate the team to do so too. You will be reporting into the General Manager. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

You will oversee the day to day running of the showroom including vehicle valuations and sales; supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep right through to imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer, dedicated prep Technicians, detailers and photography team so that you can deliver marketing standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales process, from web inquiry to phone & showroom
• Managing staff performance from structured 121’s to training & development
• Implementing department targets and brand KPI's
• Responsible for buying in vehicles. As well as up to date stock pricing
• Ensuring full FCA compliance within the Sales Department
• Manage and own our Customer Satisfaction

You will have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading a highly motivated team and know how to get the best out of each team member.

Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to identify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. You will need the ability to understand finance and insurance product regulations and have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

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
• 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
• Optional 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
• 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 issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill 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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