sales manager Newmarket, England
Job description
Representing some of the most prestigious automotive brands in the world, including Harley- Davidson, Triumph, BMW Motorrad and Porsche. LIND is a family business that brings excellence and fun to not only their customers but their employees too. At LIND, we don’t just work with motorcycles, we live motorcycles!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to join our experienced team at Harley-Davidson Newmarket and become part of our legend!
The ideal candidate will take pride in their ability to lead a sales team and maximise sales and profit opportunities, whilst simultaneously delivering exceptional levels of professionalism and above all, an outstanding customer experience.
You’ll want to get fully involved with dealership events and rides, both on and off site. We live and breathe Harley-Davidson, to us this is far more than just a place of work!
Position Purpose/Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Head of Business
- Leading a highly experienced sales team
- Achieving LIND & Manufacturer profit and volume targets
- Responsible for FCA compliance
- Organise, direct and motivate the activities of the team to achieve our business plans and budgets
- Communicate directly with customers
- Ensure the high standards of showroom and online presentation
- Maintaining above national average for our Customer Experience Programme and Mystery Shops
- Managing all enquiries by use of Kerridge and Manufacturer systems
- Ensuring accurate completion of all documentation
- Actively promote the high standards of Harley-Davidson at all times.
The successful candidate will:
- A minimum of five years proven continuous track record with motor trade Management
- Sound working knowledge of automotive DMS systems
- Outstanding people management skills
- Possess a strong working knowledge of Management Accounts/ P+L/DOC’s etc
- Possess proven business development skills
- Have a natural ability to motivate all team members
- Full UK Motorcycle, Car and Van Driving Licence
- Have a desire to have fun!
Benefits Include:
- Fantastic commission-based structure with a realistically achievable OTE of £45,000.
- 39 hour working week – Tuesday through Saturday
- 22 days holiday rising with service, plus bank holidays
- Onsite Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous Staff discounts
- Ongoing support with LIND Training and Development
- Manufacturer training
- The opportunity to work in a great environment with great people
- Being a part of the LIND Family
- Opportunity to grow with our business
About us
Harley-Davidson is a brand that has lit a cultural wildfire that has spread across geographies and generations, sparking a transportation revolution in motorcycles and lifestyle.
Newmarket Harley-Davidson has a long history, originally Black Bear opened for business in 1996 and LIND took ownership in 2013, since then we have re-located into a million pound plus purpose built premises which is situated on Oaks Drive, Newmarket. Our dealership is one of the largest Harley-Davidson stores in the UK and as part of Lind Harley-Davidson we stock the UK’s largest selection of approved used Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
The successful candidate will have the best working environment, highly experienced colleagues and support all the way. We encourage hard work, but fun is vital - we love getting enthusiastic with every contact touch with our customers. As a team we share in our customers enthusiasm for the brand, with many of us owning and riding out own Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Their excitement is ours and we share our family culture with them at every opportunity. Here at LIND, we work closely with our team members to build their careers and highlight ever growing opportunities with the LIND family.
So, if you value excellence, integrity, service and fun, submit an application and get ready to two- wheel your way into Life In a New Dimension at Harley- Davidson Newmarket!
We encourage all ages and genders to apply to this wonderful opportunity.
