Sales Manager

Location: Birmingham HUB

Salary: 45000 - 50000 per annum; plus bonus with OTE up to 70000

Hours of Work: (44 hours on a rota basis) Monday to Friday 08:30 to 19:00 (with one day off) Saturdays 09:00 to 17:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 15:00

Have you got what it takes to lead an established Sales department with one of the Top 3 Automotive Retailers in the UK If so we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will receive an industry leading remuneration package with access to in-house and external training.

As Sales Manager you will act as a role model for customer service excellence for the team always leading by example. You will develop long-lasting meaningful relationships with our customers and coach and motivate the team to do so too. You will be reporting into the General Manager who has an incredible portfolio of experience in the Automotive industry and you will be responsible for our on-site team of Sales Executives and Business Managers. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

You will oversee the day to day running of the showroom including vehicle valuations and sales; supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep right through to imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer dedicated prep Technicians detailers and photography team so that you can deliver marketing standards.

• Managing the full sales process from web inquiry to phone & showroom
• Managing staff performance from structured 121s to training & development
• Implementing department targets and brand KPIs
• Responsible for buying in vehicles. As well as up to date stock pricing
• Ensuring full FCA compliance within the Sales Department
• Manage and own our Customer Satisfaction

You will have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading a highly motivated team and know how to get the best out of each team member.

Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to identify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. You will need the ability to understand finance and insurance product regulations and have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us:

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our mostvaluable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why weare continually working toprovide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity leave adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employeeassistance programme and free access toSmart Healthgiving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessfulwe will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with includeverifying your recent employment address credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive adrivers licence checkwill also be carried out.