Sales Manager

Sales Manager
Newark, Full Time, Permanent
OTE 70,000 (Basic circa 45,000)

Are you ready to elevate your career to the next level? This role offers a unique chance to lead a dynamic sales team, drive business growth, and ensure unparalleled customer service. As theSales Manager, you will be at the forefront of a thriving business, steering the sales department towards achieving ambitious targets while maintaining cost efficiency.

THE ROLE

As aSales Manageryou will lead a dedicated sales team, guiding them to success through mentorship and strategic planning and play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including employee relations, performance management, and training new team members.
• Set and achieve sales targets in line with business objectives, identifying opportunities through research and networking.
• Ensure sales executives deliver first-class service, understanding customer needs and providing accurate product information.
• Ensure adherence to finance and FCA regulations, and manage the handover process professionally.
• Maintain high standards in a showroom environment, ensuring products are display-ready and information is current.
• Create and deliver sales reports, manage sales administration, and oversee department performance.
• Regularly review team practices, identify improvements, and implement changes under the guidance of the Board.
• Maintain effective relationships across all levels, ensuring smooth operations and clear communication of updates and changes.

THE CANDIDATE

The idealSales Managerwill possess excellent customer service skills, with a keen understanding of customer needs and expectations and have the following skills:

• Proven experience in a sales management role, with a track record of achieving targets.
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• In-depth knowledge of sales processes, compliance regulations, and market trends.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending events outside of standard office hours.

Due to the nature of the business, this role will involve some weekend working.

In return for your hard work and commitment, our Client offers a competitive basic salary plus an attractive commission scheme.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

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