Sales Manager

Overview

In this Sales Manager role at Vertu Motors Skipton, you will lead a busy, high-footfall dealership sales operation. You’ll coach a team of five Sales Executives, guide the customer journey, and drive the sale of new and used vehicles with finance and value-added products. You’ll balance performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction within brand and compliance standards. This is an opportunity to shape a collaborative, ethical sales culture and contribute to sustainable growth at a financially stable motor retailer.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Online rewards platform with cashback and discounts
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague car purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Lead a structured, customer-focused sales operation
• Coach and support a team of 5 Sales Executives
• Manage sales campaigns and promotions aligned with brand and compliance standards
• Sell new and used vehicles, including finance and value-added products
• Balance profitability with customer satisfaction in a sustainable way
• Stay closely connected to the customer journey and processes

Key requirements

• Experience in the motor industry
• Track record of improving sales performance, profitability, or operational efficiency
• Collaborative, motivational leadership style with passion for people and performance
• Strong commercial acumen with ethical, customer-focused practice
• Values-driven with integrity, resilience, and goal-setting ability
• Ability to lead with empathy and develop others

• Empathy
• Team leadership
• Communication
• Sales management in automotive retail
• Campaign management and promotions
• Finance and value-added product selling

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