Sales Manager – High Performance Environment
Wings Škoda | Peterborough
This is not a standard Sales Manager role.
This is the first time we have ever advertised this position externally. It represents a rare opportunity to step into one of the highest-performing Škoda sales departments in the UK. That probably tells you most of what you need to know. The Sales Manager position here doesn’t come up often, and when it does, it matters.
- Top-tier national performance across new and used cars (2nd from 127)
- Consistent target achievement for over a decade
- Multiple national finalists and winners within the team
- A culture built on accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement
If you are looking for an easy step up into management, this is not it.
If you are looking to prove yourself in a high-performance environment — read on.
The Opportunity
You will lead a team of 7 Sales Executives (including a senior team member acting as a Transaction Manager) within a department delivering circa 1,200 units per year.
This is a hands-on leadership role.
You will be expected to:
- Lead from the front — not manage from a distance
- Support, structure and close deals where needed
- Drive performance across volume, finance, product penetration and CXM
- Take ownership of pipeline management and conversion (non-negotiable)
- Build capability through coaching, mentoring and daily engagement
You will report directly to the Head of Operations and be given genuine autonomy — but autonomy here is earned through accountability.
What Makes This Different
This department has been built on a simple principle:
Inputs > Outputs
We don’t chase results at the expense of standards.
We build strong people, disciplined processes, and a culture that delivers results consistently.
- Target achieved in all but 2 months over the last 10+ years
- Multiple national and international Škoda Challenge successes
- A track record of developing high-performing individuals
This is a team that competes — and expects to win.
What We’re Looking For
This role will suit someone ready to step up, or someone early in their management journey who wants to accelerate it.
You might currently be:
- A Transaction Manager ready for full responsibility
- A Senior Sales Executive looking to prove yourself in leadership
What matters more than your title is your mindset.
You will:
- Be highly competitive and driven to win
- Take ownership — of performance, culture, and standards
- Be resilient — this role has highs and lows
- Care deeply about doing the job properly
You must:
- Be strong on finance and compliance
- Have (or be committed to developing) coaching ability
- Be hands-on and present — this is not a remote role
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence (max 3 points)
OEM experience is preferred, but not essential for the right individual.
What Won’t Work Here
This environment is not for everyone.
- Passive management styles
- Clock-watchers
- Individuals who need constant direction or guardrails
- Low ambition or low ownership
These behaviours won’t last.
What Success Looks Like
- You own the department as if it were your own business
- You develop people who outperform expectations
- You drive consistent, sustainable performance
- You raise standards — not maintain them
Package
- £35,000 basic salary
- Realistic OTE £60,000+ (£55,000 currently achieved)
- Monthly, quarterly and annual bonus structure
- Company demonstrator vehicle
- 28 days holiday (increasing with service)
Development & Exposure
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship from senior leadership
- Access to Škoda training and international events
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
Why This Role Matters
You will be joining a business with a reputation for high performance and high standards — within both the Škoda network and the wider industry.
This is an opportunity to:
- Step into a proven, successful environment
- Learn from leadership with a track record at national and international level
- Build a career, not just take a job
Final Thought
Think of this like joining a team already competing at the highest level.
The expectation is not just to coast, but to maintain, improve, evolve, and continue to win.
If that excites you, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Sales: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK manual driving licence (required)
Location:
- Peterborough PE1 5BQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
