Sales Manager

Sales Manager | Omoda Jaecoo | Basingstoke | Up to £70,000

An opportunity has arisen to join us as a Sales Manager for Omoda Jaecoo at our Basingstoke site. The main purpose of the position is to assist the Head of Sales in managing the Car Sales business, incorporating all the Company’s products and services and making decisions regarding the sales unit. To achieve optimal utilisation of the market, a high level of customer satisfaction and high yields for the department in accordance with the Company management goals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the financial situation and compile the daily operating controls (DOC)
• Review retained profit and F&I performance
• Take responsibility for lead allocation
• Ensure walk-ins are recorded on showroom log and Dealerweb and Review live leads on Dealerweb
• Review volume of leads and offers made
• Take steps to increase market penetration in sales, to achieve budget.
• Plan, organise, direct, coach, lead and motivate the Sales Team taking steps to create a professional and customer focused environment.
• Ensure the Omoda Jaecoo showroom, vehicle displays and customer experience standards are maintained
• To lead, develop and maintain effective relationships with the Transaction Managers, and Sales Executives to jointly deliver the site unit targets.
• To control preparations costs and standards by working closely with the After Sales Manager
• Ensure all leads are responded to with Sandown SLA
• Ensure that all potential part exchanges are appraised in line with the company procedure, regularly spot checking the quality of appraisal.
• Ensure that Part exchange valuations are in line with market trends.
• Respond promptly to any customer complaints and ensure timely and correct resolution.
• Continually review vehicle debtors to ensure Company policy on vehicle debts is applied.
• Ensure that the TM team completes all Sales Executive 121’s, assisting where appropriate.
• Ensure sales training needs are met efficiently and are in line with operational requirements.

You will require a high level of attention to detail; a passion for customer satisfaction; FCA accredited: knowledge of finance and related systems; knowledge of insurance products; Understanding of car valuations and advanced negotiation skills; experience in a management position.

Hours of work:

The showroom is open from 8:30 – 18:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday. Weekend work on a rota basis will be required; however, a 5-day week will be worked.

Total 45 hours per week.

Company Car provided as part of the remuneration package.

Pay: Up to £70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person