Position: General Sales Manager
Brands: MG & Chery
Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Salary: £85,000 OTE (Basic Salary from £45k + Commission/Bonus + Car)
Work Pattern: 5-day Working Week
***Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence ***
About Us:
We are a family-owned business and have expanded to employ in excess of 450 people in multi-franchised dealerships across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
We are a national Top 50 Dealer Group - and due to our on-going expansion program we are looking to grow our team further.
We are keen to recruit people who will represent our core values and help us achieve our objective to be the leading family run motor retailer in the UK by providing an exemplary and unique experience, together with the best quality products and services, all driven by the family values at the heart of our business.
On a national level, we are top performers in the franchises we represent and win national awards year in year out, not just based on the numbers of vehicles sold, but equally on the level of Customer Satisfaction we provide for our many Customers.
Our franchises include:
- Portsmouth: Hyundai, MG, Skoda, Suzuki
- Southampton: Hyundai, Chery, MG, Skoda, Suzuki
- Fareham: Geely
- Guildford: Hyundai, MG, Genesis
- Bognor Regis: Hyundai, MG, Chery
- Lymington: Hyundai
The Position:
Due to the continued growth of our MG franchise and the huge success of our recently opened Chery showroom, we have created the new position of General Sales Manager to join the Bognor Regis management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the leader of 2 departments currently performing at over 125% of budget YTD!
You will be reporting directly to the Head of Business, and across both franchises you will be managing a team that consists of 3 Transaction Managers, a Business Manager, and 8 Sales Executives, and leading them on to realise their full potential.
What you will need to do:
- Lead and Inspire: Drive our sales team to new heights, setting and smashing targets while fostering a culture of success and motivation.
- Be the brand's Champion: Represent both brands with passion, ensuring every customer experience is exceptional.
- Innovate and Elevate: Continuously seek out new opportunities, strategies, and ways to stay ahead of the competition.
- Obsess Over Results: You’re not just about meeting expectations; you’re here to exceed them, delivering an outstanding sales performance and customer satisfaction.
What you will need to have:
- A proven track record in automotive sales management.
- A relentless drive to be the best, with a competitive spirit and a passion for winning.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- A deep commitment to delivering excellence in every aspect.
This is your chance to lead from the front and be part of something truly special. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and become a key player in our success story, we want to hear from you!
The main responsibilities of the General Sales Manager position will be; to deliver the financial budget of the department through maximising sales opportunities and effective cost control. Achieve manufacturer registrations and Used Car targets as set by the group’s Sales Director, whilst maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Ensure the sales department is compliant with the company’s core processes and lead management standards, and oversee the coaching and development of the sales team.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Department Direct Profit vs Budget
- Enquiry levels, conversion ratios
- Performance vs registration and unit objective
- Franchise and other independent consumer review providers customer satisfaction scores
- Renewals
- Maintaining agreed new and used stock levels and stock turn
- Brand standards compliance
The successful applicant for the General Sales Manager position will hold responsibility for shaping the future growth of both departments and become an integral part of an established, multi-franchised, family-owned company, that can offer on-going training and development, industry leading remuneration packages, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Benefits:
- 5-Day Working Week
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays or days off in lieu of Bank Holidays worked) increasing with level of service
- Employee Benefit Scheme with High Street discounts
- Automatic Workplace pension scheme
- Friends and Family Car Repairs, Servicing, and MOT’s
- Preferential Car-Purchasing Schemes
- Annual Christmas Party & Awards Evening
Richmond Motor Group is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our aim is that our employees are truly representative of all sections of society and work in an environment where everyone is respected and able to perform to the best of their ability. Our policy is to provide equality and fairness and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Richmond Motor Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is our policy to provide a suitable environment for people with disabilities. All reasonable facilities will be provided for staff with disabilities to perform their roles without difficulty or disadvantage. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Pay: Up to £85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please provide details of your availability to attend an interview; days, dates, times, etc.
Experience:
- similar level car sales management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
