Drive Sales Excellence: Sales Manager at John Clark Kia Peterhead
Top Industry salary/bonus, company car, plus lots more brilliant benefits
Are you a dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of driving results and inspiring a high-performing team? Do you thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction and achieving targets are paramount?
Then your next strategic opportunity is waiting at John Clark Kia Peterhead. We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager to lead our busy team within a prominent main dealership. This isn't just a management role; it's an opportunity to shape success, foster talent, and contribute to the growth of one of Scotland's leading automotive groups.
At John Clark, our core values of passion, enterprising and absolute integrity aren't just words – they're the foundation of everything we do. As Sales Manager, you'll be empowered to embody these values, cultivate a positive and high-achieving sales culture, and ensure every customer experience is nothing short of exceptional.
What You'll Be Driving Towards:
As our Sales Manager, you'll be instrumental in:
- Daily Operations: Leading the day-to-day running of a bustling car sales team in a main dealership.
- Team Leadership: Motivating and developing a high-performing sales team, fostering a supportive environment where staff excel and consistently achieve targets.
- Sales Performance: Maximising results by effectively managing leads, distributing and monitoring daily enquiries, and driving overall profitability.
- Process Excellence: Ensuring a professional sales process from initial customer contact to successful deal closure, always working to the demanding performance targets of both the dealership and manufacturer.
- Customer Focus: Maintaining a sharp focus on customer service, dealing with clients professionally, and ensuring thorough follow-up on all enquiries.
- KPI Management: Possessing a strong understanding of sales department Key Performance Indicators and leveraging them to inform strategy and decision-making.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
We're looking for a leader with:
- Essential Automotive Experience: Proven experience within the automotive industry, specifically in a Sales Controller, Sales Manager, or General Sales Manager role.
- Exceptional Leadership: A demonstrable ability to lead, inspire, and develop a sales team, coupled with strong staff management skills, direction, and enthusiasm.
- People Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build rapport and trust, both internally and with customers.
- Results-Driven Mindset: A track record of delivering consistent sales results in a competitive environment.
- Customer-Centric Approach: An unwavering commitment to providing outstanding customer service throughout the entire sales journey.
- Positive Demeanour: A great management style, combined with a sense of humour and a proactive approach.
Your John Clark Rewards Package:
In return for your hard work and dedication, you have the opportunity to earn an industry-leading remuneration package, which includes:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Life assurance from day one (3 times your basic salary), a group contributory pension scheme, and private medical insurance.
- Exclusive Discounts: Preferential rates on vehicle parts purchases and servicing, and an industry-leading discounted Employee Car Scheme.
- Generous Leave: 30 days holiday (full-time equivalent) increasing with length of service.
- Invested in You: Award-winning in-house and manufacturer training, with clear career development opportunities.
- Modern Workspace: Opportunity to work in state-of-the-art dealership facilities.
- Added Perks: Enjoy our Cycle to Work scheme, and potential for high earning through commission or bonus.
So... What Happens Next?
Like the sound of this pivotal leadership role? Once you apply, our Recruitment Team will carefully review your CV. If suitable, a member of our team will contact you to advise that your CV has been sent to the hiring manager for review.
Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship. Verification of your Right to Work in the UK will be required upon application.
Benefits:Top Industry salary/bonus, company car, plus lots more brilliant benefits
