Full job descriptionFindCore is thrilled to be assisting an established automotive dealership in recruiting a Vehicle Sales Manager to lead and develop its sales team.
Permanent, full-time position.
Salary and Benefits
Fully negotiable depending on experience, plus a performance-related bonus, company car and additional benefits.
This is a senior dealership leadership role with responsibility for driving vehicle sales performance, leading and developing the sales team and maximising profitability while maintaining an excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead, manage and motivate the vehicle sales team.
*Take responsibility for new and used vehicle sales performance.
*Set clear sales targets, KPIs and performance expectations.
*Monitor individual and team performance and provide regular coaching.
*Support Sales Executives with negotiations, deal structuring and closing opportunities.
*Manage the sales pipeline and ensure customer enquiries are followed up effectively.
*Maximise profitability across vehicle sales, finance and additional products.
*Monitor stock levels, vehicle ageing and overall stock performance.
*Ensure vehicles are effectively presented, marketed and priced.
*Maintain high standards throughout the complete customer sales journey.
*Work closely with senior management to develop and implement sales strategy.
*Recruit, onboard and develop sales professionals.
*Monitor CRM activity, conversion rates and sales forecasts.
*Maintain strong relationships with customers and resolve escalated issues.
*Ensure dealership and manufacturer standards are consistently achieved.
*Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and overall commercial performance.
Requirements
*Previous experience as a Vehicle Sales Manager, Car Sales Manager, Sales Manager or senior automotive sales professional (motor/car/automotive).
*Strong background within motor retail / automotive sales.
*Proven experience managing and developing a vehicle sales team.
*Strong track record of achieving sales, revenue and profitability targets.
*Excellent negotiation and closing ability.
*Good understanding of vehicle finance, additional products and dealership sales processes.
*Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of margins and profitability.
*Confident managing KPIs, conversion rates and individual performance.
*Strong coaching and people-management skills.
*Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
*Highly organised, target-driven and commercially focused.
*Full UK driving licence required.
Benefits
*Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
*Performance-related bonus.
*Company car.
*Permanent, full-time position.
*Opportunity to lead and develop an established vehicle sales team.
*Ongoing manufacturer and management training.
*Long-term career progression.
*Competitive additional benefits.
Please apply.