General Sales Manager

We are recruiting for a Sales Manager to lead our automotive sales team at our established Warrington dealership. This Sales Manager role offers the opportunity to join a respected motor retail group with over 35 years’ experience and 10 branches across the North West. As our Sales Manager, you will drive sales performance, develop a high-performing team and maximise customer satisfaction, profitability and departmental results. The position represents an exciting vehicle brand within a supportive, customer-focused environment.

Benefits

• Basic salary from £30,000, depending on experience
• Uncapped OTE of up to £50,000
• Company car
• Bonuses and employee discounts
• Up to 34 days’ annual leave
• Sick pay and wellness support programmes
• Full training, development and long-term career progression
• Opportunity to represent an established automotive group and leading vehicle brands
• 5.5-day working week with alternate weekends

Duties

• As Sales Manager, lead, motivate and develop the vehicle sales team
• Set and monitor individual and departmental sales targets
• Manage new and used vehicle stock, stock turnover and showroom presentation
• Maximise vehicle sales, finance and insurance income, accessories and additional products
• Monitor customer enquiries, sales leads and conversion rates
• Ensure sales, profitability and cost-control targets are achieved
• Review pricing, discounts and part-exchange activity
• Maintain excellent customer service and resolve complaints promptly
• Support new model launches, sales promotions and local marketing activity
• Recruit, train and develop sales staff
• Monitor budgets, management accounts, credit and commission income
• Maintain accurate records, reporting systems and compliance with company procedures
• Liaise with senior management, manufacturers and other departments
• Travel to other branches when required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager or in a senior automotive sales leadership position
• Sales Controllers, Assistant Managers and Transaction Managers will be considered
• Strong retail motor industry knowledge
• Proven ability to lead and develop a successful sales team
• Experience managing targets, profitability, stock and departmental budgets
• Knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer law and automotive trade practices
• Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence with no endorsements
• Flexibility to travel between branches
• A proactive and commercially focused approach

To succeed as a Sales Manager, you will be commercially driven, customer-focused and committed to achieving outstanding results.

Contact Matt Cross, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Warrington and Cheshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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