Showroom Manager

Lookers Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Business Executive to join their sales team in Belfast. This role is perfect for someone ready to transition into a management position. Responsibilities include supporting the sales team, managing vehicle sales documentation, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in the motor trade, be detail-oriented, and have a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position within the motor trade is essential.
• Understanding of financial and insurance product regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team to identify appropriate vehicles for customers.
• Process and manage all vehicle sales documentation.
• Reconcile daily banking and credit transactions.
• Liaise with finance companies for credit applications.
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit objectives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

Location: Dundonald Hyundai

Hours: 44 hours per week, every Sunday off

Salary: £30,000 depending on experience per annum. OTE up to £45,000

Here at Hyundai we are recruiting for a Business to join the sales team. This vacancy would be perfect for an experienced Sales/ Business Executive to make the move into a Management role or for a current Business Manager to make the switch to join a market leading automotive retailer - Charles Hurst.

This team is dynamic and works at a fast pace, focusing on achieving and exceeding their sales targets. Working alongside the GM and Sales Manager you will help support the Sales Team and will gain the experience and knowledge required to take your Automotive career to the next level.

• You will also support the Sales Team to identify the appropriate vehicle, funding and additional products, based on individual customers suitability and requirements.
• Process and manage all vehicle sales documentation, including invoices, payments, and finance contracts.
• Reconcile daily banking, credit card transactions, and finance receipts.
• Liaise with finance companies to ensure timely submission and approval of credit applications.
• You will be responsible for managing vehicle sales processes within the site, whilst achieving and exceeding sales and profit objectives.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations, including GDPR and FCA guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Support the sales and accounting teams with administrative and clerical tasks.
• Handle customer queries related to financing and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for all financial documentation.

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to embrace the challenge of collaboratively leading within a successful car sales department. The ideal candidate will be detail orientated and highly organised. Having lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation is key to consistently achieve fantastic results.

Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade is essential along with an understanding of all aspects of financial and insurance product regulations. You will need to hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

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 were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats 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.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.