Sales Manager- Suzuki Keighley

D. M. Keith; Lembang; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business that has been a top car dealer for over 60 years! This exciting role as a Sales Manager offers the chance to lead a motivated team, achieve sales targets, and create a customer-centric environment. With world-class training, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement, you will thrive in a supportive workplace that values ambition and hard work. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

World-class training

30 days annual leave

Preferential servicing rates

Workplace pension scheme

Company demonstrator vehicle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales team to achieve targets and maintain operational standards.
• Identify business opportunities and foster long-term growth.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Education

Experience in Sales

Management Training

Job description

We are looking to recruit a driven, ambitious individual to join our team in Keighley.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a family-run business in the AM top 50 and represent one of our fantastic manufacturer partners. This role comes with a competitive basic salary of £35,000 with an achievable OTE of £60,000.

About Our Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has remained in the same family. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. We operate 26 businesses with a stable workforce of over 600 employees, many of whom have been with us for years. We value genuine, caring individuals with a positive attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is to recruit for attitude and train for skills. Even if you lack specific technical skills, if you enjoy working with customers and embody our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family, and Fearless, you will fit in well here. We offer manufacturer training for product knowledge and work with a world-class sales trainer to develop top performers.

We expect hard work, but in return, we offer an industry-leading package, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement. We prefer to promote from within, and this is reflected across all our sites. You must have a strong ambition to excel and a relentless drive to be the best.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and talented Sales Manager to join our successful team at the Keighley dealership. Reporting to the Dealer Principal, your main responsibilities will include managing the Sales team for both New and Used Car Sales, achieving targets, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention.

You will play a key role in identifying business opportunities and fostering long-term growth for the dealership and your team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a natural leader, and capable of creating a customer-centric environment through communication, team-building, and coaching.

Key Objectives as a Sales Manager

• Achieve and exceed sales targets through a motivated sales team.
• Manage training and development to support skills enhancement and career growth.
• Delegate responsibilities and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the Dealer Principal to develop policies for profitability.
• Create strategies to increase business and meet sales volume and profit goals.
• Oversee sales campaigns, advertising, and promotional activities to maximize sales and brand image.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with financial institutions and relevant partners.
• Maximize customer satisfaction and retention to boost sales and profitability.
• Communicate effectively with customers, handle complaints professionally, and resolve issues sensitively.

What We Offer

• World-class training from our trainers and brand partners.
• 30 days of annual leave, including 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Preferential rates for servicing and repairs for your family and friends.
• A workplace pension scheme.
• Company demonstrator vehicle.
• Competitive salary with excellent OTE.

Working Hours

Hours are from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday; and 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. You will work on a shift pattern averaging 41.5 hours per week over four weeks.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, or other characteristics.