Vehicle Sales Manager - Commercial

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car dealership in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Sales Manager for their Commercial Vehicle team. The successful candidate will lead a team to exceed sales targets, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and demonstrate strong product knowledge. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of management experience in the motor trade, a full UK driving licence, and excellent communication skills. A negotiable salary package with fantastic industry-leading benefits is offered.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension scheme

30 days holidays

Industry leading benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar management role within the motor trade.
• Franchised car dealership experience is essential.
• Full and valid UK driving licence required.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets and other KPIs on new and used CV sales.
• Help the Sales team maximise profitability on all new vehicles.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and build long-term relationships.
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relationship building

Coaching and team development

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Job description

Overview

VANRATH have partnered with a global car dealership and manufacturer. The organisation is recruiting for a Sales Manager position to cover the Commercial Vehicle team. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager.

The successful candidate will have proven Sales Manager experience and will lead a team to meet and exceed all relevant KPIs and provide an effective financial solution for a range of customers through supporting and developing Business Managers. You\'ll maximise opportunities on new and used car sales, and support products across the CMA.

Location

Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Salary

Negotiable basic + OTE earnings + Company Car + Fantastic benefits (industry leading), company pension scheme, 30 days holidays.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets and other KPIs on new and used CV sales
• Maximise opportunities to provide value-added sales for customers
• Help the Sales team maximise profitability on all new vehicles and associated sales opportunities
• Give the diverse customer base a positive impression of themselves and the company, while delivering a positive customer experience, in line with company standards
• Anticipate and identify customer needs, and meet and exceed them by relationship building and taking responsibility for resolving customer issues and delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Work with customers to the highest ethical and professional standards to build long-term profitable relationships
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and communicate this appropriately with customers
• Grow and develop a Sales team in line with the company ethos.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2 years+ experience in a similar management role within the motor trade
• Franchised car dealership experience
• Ability to coach the team to achieve potential as individuals as a team
• Full and valid UK driving licence
• IT literacy (essential)
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Proven track record delivering finance and insurance income within the sector