Sales Manager

Overview Newtownabbey Usedirect/Premium Direct Hours: Monday to Wednesday - 9am to 5:30pm, Thursday - 9am to 8pm, Friday - 9am to 5pm, Saturday - 9am to 3pm Basic Salary £45,000 - £50,000, Up to £70k OTE Newtownabbey Usedirect/Premium Direct 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 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. We are looking for someone who has the right coaching and people skills and can contribute to our continued , 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! 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 Previous Motor Trade experience is essential and the right candidate 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. 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. About us Lookers/Charles Hurst are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus; Enhanced holidays that increase with service Eligibility to join one of our car schemes Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus. We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for? Charles Hurst is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.