Automotive Sales Director

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom undisclosed Full time

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead our team in providing a high-quality service for our customers.

This role will see you use your sales management experience to lead the team in meeting sales targets on new and used vehicles and finance and insurance products.

  • Managing the team of Sales Executives and the Transaction Manager & Used Car Controller
  • Leading and motivating the team to meet sales targets
  • Liaising with customers, both face-to-face and by phone/email
  • Working to market vehicles and services on offer in the dealership and online, liaising with the marketing and digital sales teams
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction index scores are consistently high
  • Handling any customer complaints in an efficient and effective way
  • Maintaining and tracking KPI's
  • Ensuring all sales completed are FCA compliant in conjunction with the Transaction Manager
  • Supporting the team to close deals
  • Ensuring the showroom and forecourt presentation is always to a high standard

Key Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with previous experience as a sales leader within the automotive industry.

  • Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet their targets
  • A calm and professional manner
  • Ability to manage and continually develop a sales team
  • A skill in building and maintaining customer relationships
  • A desire to maximise sales opportunities
  • Excellent, clear communication with line managers, colleagues and customers
  • Excellent product knowledge

What We Offer

  • Generous salary plus bonuses
  • Company Car
  • 31 days holiday per year
  • Benefits platform with employee support programme
  • Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
  • Opportunities for training and career progression
  • Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
  • 2 x life insurance


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