General Sales Manager Reading, England
Job description
The Role
We are seeking an experienced General Sales Manager to join Marshall Volkswagen Reading and lead our sales team. This role will see you use your sales management experience to lead the team in providing a high-quality service for our customers. Reporting to the Head of Business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading automotive group whilst representing an amazing brand.
We can offer a fantastic range of benefits in an environment, that offers career development where you will be given autonomy, support and a platform to succeed. These include:
· 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service
· Company Car
· Colleague referral fee up to £2,000
· Discounted Car Purchase Scheme & Colleague Car Benefit Offers
· Discounted Service / Parts / Bodyshop services
· Training and Continual Self-Development
· Free Eye Care Vouchers
· Cycle To Work Scheme
· Pension Scheme
· Employee wellbeing services
· Free life assurance equivalent to twice your salary
· Loyalty, Above & Beyond and Long Service Awards
· Discounted Shopping Portal
What do I do on a daily Basis?
· Managing the Sales Executives and Transaction Manager.
· Motivating the team to achieve weekly sales targets on vehicles, finance and insurance products
· Liaising with customers, both face-to-face and by phone/email, Dealing with customer complaints in an efficient and effective manner
· Working to promote vehicles and services on offer in the dealership and online
· Ensuring customer satisfaction index scores are consistently high
· Collating finance proposals for customers
What experience do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as a sales leader within the automotive industry. Whilst brand experience is preferred, it isn’t essential. In addition to your experience, you will demonstrate the following:
· Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
· Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve monthly goals
· A calm and professional manner
· A commitment to the Marshall Values of People, Customers, Integrity and Innovation
Why Marshall Motor Group?
We operate 159 franchise dealerships representing 25 manufacturer car, van, truck and bike brands across 37 counties in England and Wales.
We are part of the Constellation Automotive Group which is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe giving you peace of mind and transparency that you are dealing directly with a trusted company.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Current Main Dealer: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GSM Reading
