Sales Manager

Role Overview

Join the launch team of a brand-new Kia dealership as a Sales Manager, leading by example and developing long-lasting relationships with customers. The role involves managing the full sales process, recruiting and coaching a high-performing sales team, and driving department performance against manufacturer and business KPI’s.

What You Will Do

Managing vehicle enquiries, ensuring stock presentation, vehicle preparation, and customer handovers are delivered to the highest standards. Supporting the successful launch and growth of a brand-new Kia dealership, driving department performance, and managing staff performance through structured 1-2-1s and coaching.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Sales Manager will be a hands-on leader, willing to support the wider business as it grows. They will have a strong commercial awareness, excellent understanding of FCA compliance and finance & insurance regulations, and strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager, Business Manager or Transaction Manager within a franchised automotive environment
• A proven track record of delivering exceptional sales performance and customer satisfaction
• Experience leading, motivating and developing successful sales teams
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitability and volume performance
• Excellent understanding of FCA compliance and finance & insurance regulations
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to support the wider business as it grows
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• The drive and resilience to thrive within a fast-paced start-up dealership environment
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments
• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts