Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Stockport is seeking a Sales Manager to motivate and lead a dynamic sales team. The role involves maximizing customer experience and sales performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales record, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. This position offers flexible working options and numerous perks such as annual leave and retail discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on cars and servicing

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Company share purchase plan

Referral rewards

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to provide first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm.
• Proven track record in sales, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Methodical and efficient multitasker.
• Ability to supervise and manage the sales process.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Full EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the sales team to deliver incredible customer experiences.
• Set challenging objectives and provide regular feedback to the sales team.
• Conduct performance development reviews for sales executives.
• Ensure compliance with customer experience obligations.
• Manage daily sales activities to maximise revenue.
• Encourage process reviews for efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience in automotive industry

Multitasking

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

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Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.

Working with world-class brands as a Sales Manager, you'll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options – just ask

What you'll do day to day

• Motivate the sales team to deliver an incredible customer experience for every customer they come into contact with
• Unleash the potential of the sales team by setting challenging objectives and providing regular feedback on performance against these objectives
• Ensure all sales executives have current performance development reviews to maximise performance and support individual development
• Ensure compliance is in place, meeting all obligations related to customer experience and manufacturer standards
• Manage daily sales activities such as deal files, handovers, and sales funnel to maximise revenue
• Encourage the sales team to review processes for efficiency
• Identify new ways of working and actively encourage the team to try out new ideas

Helpful skills and qualifications

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

• Ability to provide first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm
• A proven track record in sales (Ideally within the Automotive Industry)
• An effective multitasker who is methodical and efficient
• Ability to supervise and manage the sales process
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Full EU driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement but are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7,000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships across the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us—just share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values: Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, and Professionalism. These principles are embedded in all we do, from business functions and customer interactions to community engagement and team relationships.