Location: Volkswagen Battersea
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm ( 1 Day off during the week - Tuesday) Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: £50,000 with an OTE of £75,000
Overview
Are you looking for a career-defining role and longing to be part of something new and exciting?! Volkswagen Battersea are looking for an ambitious and talented Sales Manager to lead their team.
This is your opportunity to join the fantastic Volkswagen brand which is known for its progressive stance, reliability, and impressive electrical vehicle range! There could even be the opportunity for you to switch out your company car for an electric model in the near future… how cool would that be!
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 Chris Lydon (General Manager) and be responsible for a team of 7 Sales Executives and 2 Business Managers (covering both new and used vehicles). 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.
About you:
You will have prior experience in a similar automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will have 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. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale.
Company Info:
Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;
Enhanced holidays that increase with service
Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?
Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.
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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email keirafarrer@lookers.co.uk
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