Assistant Sales Manager

Lloyd Motor Group; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Pension scheme with life cover

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

Lloyd Volkswagen in Carlisle is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to lead its sales team and translate business strategy into practical plans for both new and used car sales.

You will drive profitability, develop budgets, mentor staff, and ensure first-class customer service while complying with FCA guidelines on selling financial services. This role requires leadership, commercial acumen and IT literacy, with a 45-hour week and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor industry sales management (max 140 chars)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (max 140 chars)
• Leadership and ability to manage a sales team (max 140 chars)
• IT literacy and driving license required (max 140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Maximise profit across all areas of responsibility.
• Translate business strategy into operational plans for sales.
• Develop and agree sales plans and budgets for cars, accessories, overheads and related items.
• Deliver results to meet or exceed budgets.
• Implement policies to maximise sales opportunities.
• Lead and manage staff to maximise productivity and sales.
• Ensure delivery of excellent customer service across all areas.
• Ensure FCA compliance on selling financial services by staff.

Skills

Motor industry experience

Sales management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

IT literacy

Job description

20 Oct - 25 Nov 26 Carlisle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Sales Manager to join Lloyd Volkswagen based in Carlisle.

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 45 hours per week

Role Responsibilities

• To maximise profit in all areas of responsibility.
• To translate business strategy in to operational plans for used car sales.
• To develop and agree sales plans and budgets, including new cars, accessories, overheads and all related items, to achieve marketing, sales and financial targets.
• To deliver results to meet and where possible exceed agreed budgets.
• To implement effective policies and procedures in order to maximise sales opportunities.
• To inspire, provide leadership and effectively manage staff in order to maximise productivity and meet or exceed sales and profit targets.
• To ensure delivery of excellent customer service within all areas of responsibility.
• To work effectively with all other key personnel within the retailer to establish and implement best practice and ensure our customers receive exceptional customer service.
• To ensure full compliance to FCA guidelines on the selling of financial services products by all relevant staff.

The ideal Assistant Sales Manager will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Experience within the motor industry at Sales Management level
• Commercial awareness and financial analysis
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and manage the sales team
• IT literate with a full UK driving license.

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Free flu jabs.
• Pension scheme (including life cover).
• Internal and manufacturer training.
• Staff referral scheme.

About Lloyd Motor Group: Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.

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