Transaction Manager- Skoda York

D. M. Keith Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class training

30 days annual leave incl. bankhols

Workplace pension

Eye test allowance

Cycle to work

Long Service Awards

Job summary

D. M. Keith Limited is seeking a Transaction Manager to join our Skoda York team. You will lead and develop the Finance & Insurance sales and new/used vehicle enquiries, working to FCA rules and targets to maximise profitability.

You will need Motor Trade experience, a strong sales record, and the ability to coach and develop the team; we offer world-class training, generous annual leave, pension, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Motor Trade experience is required.
• Experience of F&I, deal stacking, 2nd facing, coaching and development of the team.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing all new and used vehicle sales enquiries.
• Managing and developing the Finance and Insurance sales through new and used vehicle sales.
• Maximising the sales and profitability of vehicles and associated products.
• Ensuring FCA compliance in all processes.

Skills

Customer listening

Sales ability

Target driven

Coaching & development

F&I experience

Deal stacking

Job description

We are looking for a Transaction Manager to join our team at Skoda York.

About the Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, if you like working with customers and you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hear from you.

We offer manufacture training for product knowledge to give you the technical skills you need, and we work with our own world-class sales trainer who will give you everything you need to be a “top one percenter”.

We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer you an industry leading package, flexible working hours and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer to promote from within and you will see this in everyone of our sites. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let anyone stop you.

About You

We are looking for someone who is able to listen to the customer’s needs and been able to adapt your skills and knowledge to suit the customer individually. As a Transaction Manager you will have to be confident working to targets and deadlines and being able to maximise every opportunity.

You need to be able to demonstrate a highly developed sales ability together with an outstanding commitment to customer care, with experience of F&I, deal stacking, 2nd facing, coaching and development of the team and providing assistance to the Sales Manager.

Motor Trade experience is required to apply, either at a Senior Sales Executive position or from a Sales Manager/Business Manager level.

Main Purpose of Job Role

• Managing and developing all new and used vehicle sales enquiries
• Managing and developing the Finance and Insurance sales through new and used vehicle sales
• Maximising the sales and profitability of vehicles and associated products through the effective implementation of the D. M. Keith Way
• Maximising the profitable sales of eligible finance and insurance products in line with F.C.A. compliance
• To ensure that all departmental processes and sales team members comply fully with F.C.A. Regulations
• To carry out a self audit on a monthly basis
• To contribute to the development of plans, policies and procedures as required ensuring the achievement of all sales tasks smoothly and in a timely manner.
• To be fully conversant and compliant with all Sales Department procedures.

What we offer

• World class training provided from our own trainer and our brand partners.
• 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend’s cars.
• A workplace pension scheme
• £25 contribution to eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long Service Awards

Hours

41.5 hours a week, in line with site rota to meet needs of the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race,ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.