Sales Manager - Skoda
Citygate Skoda, West London
OTE: £70,000
Role overview
As the Sales Manager you will be required, through a strategic and hands-on approach, to manage the sales environment, the people, and the process to maximize the profit opportunity and customer satisfaction.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Citygate Automotive, we are committed to being the best at everything. Striving to be the best at everything includes being the best employer and fostering the best working environments which we cannot do without a diverse team that feels and knows they are valued. We know that diverse perspectives drive growth, innovation, and overall performance, and we actively promote this across all aspects of our business. Our commitment to equality extends to every aspect of our operations, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed. Driving equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across Citygate is a continued key focus for 2024.
Key responsibilities
1. To manage the sales process in order to maximize gross profit earning potential.
2. To manage the sales environment and ensure compliance with the Sales Process.
3. To meet prospective and existing customers.
4. To manage the sales team to ensure all F&I and insurance related products are offered to every customer.
5. To ensure compliance with the FCA Regulations.
6. To ensure a daily sales meeting is carried out each morning.
7. To ensure the customer has an exceptional experience by continuously reviewing and improving customer care standards.
8. To be fully compliant with Mystery Shop Standards as set by Volkswagen.
9. To manage the process of vehicle ordering of new cars and the stock control of new and used vehicles. To conduct a monthly review with each Sales Executive.
10. To carry out appraisals of used vehicles as necessary.
11. To handle dissatisfied customers professionally and resolve any complaints in a timely manner.
12. To ensure the Dealerweb system is completed, updated, and utilized to maximum effect.
What’s in it for you?
With our benefits, there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:
1. Access to our in-house training academy for everyone.
2. Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1-4 for specific roles.
3. Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations.
4. High street discounts.
5. Wellbeing portal.
6. Employee assistance programme.
7. Purchase, service, and parts discounts.
8. Employee referral scheme.
9. Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays, and cycle to work scheme.
About You
The successful candidate for our Sales Manager position will ideally possess the following skills and experience:
1. Strong background in sales management.
2. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
3. Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
4. Ability to work well under pressure and have a strong attention to detail.
Why Citygate
Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA, and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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