Van Sales Manager

LSH Auto UK Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Referral Scheme (£500 - £100

Mercedes Benz training and leadership

Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme

Colleague Car Purchase Scheme

Eye care Vouchers

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

31 days holiday (including bankhol id

Wellbeing Support

Company Pension

Job summary

LSH Auto UK Limited in Stockport seeks a Van Sales Manager to lead the van sales team and shape commercial success in a fast-paced automotive environment, building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role offers a salary up to £86,725 including OTE plus a company car, with a 40-hour week and opportunities to influence strategic growth within the Mercedes-Benz dealer network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an automotive commercial sales management role.
• Experience leading and coaching a sales team.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and improving profitability in commercial vehicle sales.
• Knowledge of vehicle finance, compliance, stock control, and forecasting.
• Experience negotiating, communicating with, and managing long-term relationships with key account clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the van sales team to achieve targets.
• Manage daily sales operations and deliver an exceptional customer journey.
• Develop sales strategies that increase profitability and grow market share.
• Oversee vehicle stock, pricing, promotions, and pipeline management.
• Monitor performance and report forecasts, market trends, and results to leadership.

Job description

LSH Auto is a UK premium automotive retailer and a leading Mercedes-Benz dealership, offering new and used vehicles alongside comprehensive aftersales services.

As Van Sales Manager, you will play a key role in shaping commercial success within the van sales function. This is an opportunity to lead a customer-focused team, drive performance, and influence strategic growth in a fast-paced automotive environment, while building strong relationships internally and with customers.

Salary up to £86,725 including OTE plus company car

Hours - 40

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the van sales team to achieve targets
• Manage daily sales operations and deliver an exceptional customer journey
• Develop sales strategies that increase profitability and grow market share
• Oversee vehicle stock, pricing, promotions, and pipeline management
• Monitor performance and report forecasts, market trends, and results to leadership

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an automotive commercial sales management role
• Experience leading and coaching a sales team
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and improving profitability in commercial vehicle sales
• Knowledge of vehicle finance, compliance, stock control, and forecasting
• Experience negotiating, communicating with, and managing long-term relationships with key account clients
• A valid UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Colleague Referral Scheme (£500 - £1000)
• A range of Mercedes Benz training and leadership programmes
• Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme
• Colleague Car Purchase Scheme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days with length of service
• Wellbeing Support
• Company Pension