GENERAL SALES MANAGER

GENERAL SALES MANAGER - DRIVE NOW CANTERBURY * Salary: Basic £35,000. OTE £65,000 * GROUND BREAKING INDUSTRY 5 DAY WORKING WEEK * Pension: Motorline offer a company pension scheme * Holiday Entitlement: You will receive 28 days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) which with 3 years’ service you are rewarded with an additional entitlement of 3 days holiday * Colleague £500** Referral Reward: We value our employee's and their recommendations and with your help we want to recruit and develop the best people to work within one of our State of the Arts Facilities (** T&Cs apply) * Progression Opportunities: With over 55 Dealerships across 21 locations Motorline offer excellent progression opportunities to further your career. * Discount:Motorline offer an annual discounted Service and MOT for Motorline employees. (T&Cs apply) ​​​Key Objectives: * To lead, train and motivate all members of the Sales team * To achieve and strive to exceed all targets and sales objectives through a well-developed and motivated sales team * To organise and lead the activities of Sales department to achieve optimum profitability, customer satisfaction and customer retention * To ensure the Sales department maximises the profitable sale of finance, insurance, GAP, accessories, extended warranties and other add-ons * To hold regular meetings to discuss and implement goals * To develop and implement marketing with the Centre Manager * To monitor all market place activities and adjust plans and objectives accordingly * To ensure the all staff represent the brand in accordance with Manufacturer requirements * To ensure that all departments adopt the Motorline culture and follow the practices and procedures of Motorline and the Manufacturer * To create and maintain the appropriate staffing levels * Formulate policies and procedures to achieve maximum profitability from vehicles, finance, insurance and accessory sales * Maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customer * Help retailer to achieve industry-leading standards of process efficiency and cost control * Ensure departmental compliance with company policies and industry guidelines Applicant’s requirements: * 3 years previous experience in this position is required * Previous motor trade experience is essential. * Strong leadership, organisational and motivational skills * A proven record of high sales achievement and marketing * Good at man management * You must have a full manual driving licence with no more than 6 points Working Hours: * Monday to Friday (with a day off in the week) * Sunday on a rota basis