Sales Manager

at  Charles Hurst

HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.45 - 5.30 THURSDAY 8.45 - 8PM SAT 9 TO 3 ON ROTA

Newtownabbey Kia is recruiting for a talented and motivational leader to join our successful team as a Sales Manager. Our Sales Managers are the real driving force behind our successful teams, continuously working to develop and coach our Sales Executives in order for them to achieve their targets.
We need someone who is commercially savvy and can inspire our team of Executives by leading by example, and by living and breathing the Charles Hurst values.
So, do you have demonstrable experience in leading and inspiring a team to deliver on service expectations and sales objectives? Then we might have just the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• Managing the mix and specification of new products based on sales trends, local markets intelligence, and the allocation / production constraints
• Effectively managing the supply of vehicles to achieve the brand and centre objectives
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction levels through the understanding and adherence to customer satisfaction indicators within your centre
• Anticipating and predicting market trends, while having the capability to act proactively as well as responsively
• Maximising commercial opportunities through developing and implementing effective and consistent events and campaigns
• Coaching and Developing your team members, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses to ensure consistently high levels of productivity

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have previous Motor Trade experience and will be able to demonstrate substantial product knowledge. You must be able to prove your established management and coaching style, and explain how this would benefit our current Sales team at Peugeot Belfast. You’ll be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn.
It would be advantageous to have a solid comprehension of all financial aspects within a dealership environment, including monthly / yearly budgets. Experience with a computerised stock management system and knowledge of Kerridge / ADP is preferred. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full valid UK driving licence.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email GeorgiaRayner@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

• Managing the mix and specification of new products based on sales trends, local markets intelligence, and the allocation / production constraints
• Effectively managing the supply of vehicles to achieve the brand and centre objectives
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction levels through the understanding and adherence to customer satisfaction indicators within your centre
• Anticipating and predicting market trends, while having the capability to act proactively as well as responsively
• Maximising commercial opportunities through developing and implementing effective and consistent events and campaigns
• Coaching and Developing your team members, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses to ensure consistently high levels of productivit