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Skoda Sales Manager

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Guildford

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead their Guildford team. This role offers the chance to drive customer service excellence while managing a talented group of Sales Executives. You will oversee showroom operations, ensuring compliance and performance against targets. With a focus on developing long-lasting customer relationships, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the overall customer experience. If you have a proven track record in sales management and are passionate about the automotive industry, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Benefits

Competitive salaries with pay scales
Generous annual leave allowance
Colleague car plans
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Critical illness cover
Techscheme for latest tech
Employee assistance programme
Free access to Smart Health services

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in transactional sales and customer service.
  • Experience leading a motivated sales team in a premium automotive setting.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the showroom and manage sales processes.
  • Coach and motivate the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence
Sales Management
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Financial Performance Monitoring

Job description

OTE
Overview

SKODA Sales Manager - Guildford

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 44 per week

Salary: up to £70,000 OTE (depending on experience)

Are you looking for a career-defining role and longing to be part of something new and exciting?! SKODA Guildford are looking for an ambitious and talented Sales Manager to lead the team.

As a 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 Head of Business and be responsible for our on-site team of Sales Executives. 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 121’s to training & development
  • Implementing department targets and brand KPI's
  • 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 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.

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

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 most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide 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
  • Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
  • 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
  • Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well-being

Lookers and Charles Hurst 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 is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driver's licence check will also be carried out.

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