General Sales Manager

Vospers

  • Truro, Cornwall
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 29 days ago
About the job General Sales ManagerAre you a dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for the motor industry?We are looking for an experienced General Sales Manager to join our team and take charge of a high-volume franchise brand at Vospers Truro.Serving customers for over 75 years. Its more than just a name above the door - Vospers means motoring in the Southwest! At Vospers we believe in the importance of our people, that's why we are proud that so many of our people stay with us and develop their careers at Vospers over the long term, in fact over 100 of our staff have completed between 10 - 40 years service with us.We are a family run business and leading Southwest motor dealer group that offers a supportive working environment, unrivalled career prospects and a comprehensive benefits package.When you join us, you'll be part of a well-established, family-run business that has been a driving force in the South West for over 70 years. With over 600 employees and a reputation for excellence, we offer a supportive, collaborative working environment and a commitment to employee development and success.Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of a successful Ford and Mazda sales department.
  • Motivate and lead a high-performing sales team to exceed targets.
  • Manage sales enquiries and leads, allocating effectively and monitoring performance.
  • Drive results and customer satisfaction while maintaining strong relationships with both customers and manufacturer partners.
  • Ensure performance meets the standards set by Vospers and the brand manufacturer.
  • Champion best practices in customer service and sales processes.
What were looking for:
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a Sales Manager or General Sales Manager role within the motor industry.
  • Proven track record in achieving car sales targets and managing successful sales teams.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and a hands-on, motivational management style.
  • Ability to work under pressure while keeping the customer at the heart of every decision.
We ask all our colleagues to demonstrate our core values of care, accountability, performance, respect and integrity.What we can offer:As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
  • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service, pro-rata for part-time employee
  • A paid day off for your birthday!
  • Full range of motoring discounts on MOTs, servicing, sales, and parts
  • Access to an online platform with discounts across multiple retailers
  • Paid sickness scheme
  • Full range of employee assistance programmes and support services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Professional development via our Motorv8 and Vospers 5 training schemes
  • Manufacturer-specific training
  • Generous staff and customer referral schemes
We are a Disability Confident Committed and Youth Friendly Employer.No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

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