General Sales Manager - Volkswagen

at  Group 1 Automotive

OVERVIEW

Our Volkswagen Sevenoaks Retail Centee are actively looking for enthusiastic individuals excited to join our ever-growing automotive family, and if you’re as passionate about cars as we are then we’d love to welcome you to the team where you will be welcomed into a friendly team and be part of our exciting journey.
If you are hands on in nature, financially aware, have effective communications skills and are passionate about building teams which are focused on ensuring every customer has a great experience, then we would like to talk to you about our General Sales Manager position.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the key success drivers essential to deliver consistently strong results in terms of business growth, net profit and cost control, together with high levels of employee and customer satisfaction.
Whilst prestige experience will be a benefit, attitude and character are more important to us. We will want to see that you have strong leadership abilities and deeply care about customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
In addition to the above, we are looking for individuals who meet the below criteria to join our team. If you think you’ve got what it takes and meet the criteria below, then please apply!
A hands on leader and financially aware
Ability to negotiate at all levels with strong leadership skills
Motor Industry experience is preferable
Ability to work to timescales effectively
Keen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer service
Strong industry knowledge
Ability to work under pressure

WHO WE ARE?

Group 1 Automotive is part of a well-established and growing within the UK, with a wide representation of brands across America too. We primarily operate in the East and South East of England, representing brands across a range of dealerships and employing over 3,000 colleagues that are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
We recognise that a successful business is built around the quality and contentment of its people. As such, we are committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, state of the art resources, comprehensive training, competitive earnings packages and a wide variety of benefits and provisions to ensure our teams receive the utmost support, both professionally and personally

The development of the Sales Executives within the team to achieve and exceed targets.
Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets.
Support the sales executives in negotiating the terms of an agreement and support the closure of sales.
Gathering market and customer information.
Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with other managers.
Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock and advising Sales Executives.
Checking vehicles in build with production and being a key point of contact.
Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements.
The training and development of Sales Executives within the Team.
Conducting regular performance reviews with employees.