Sales Manager
Lookers
Sales Manager
Lookers
UK automotive retailer with multiple brands
About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Location: Kia Silverlink, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45k- £55k DOE plus bonus package
Hours: 44 Hours - Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm (one late finish to 7pm and a day off midweek), Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm (rota basis)
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at our brand-new Kia Silverlink dealership as a Sales Manager. With the site due to open in February, this is a unique chance to join the launch team and play a key role in establishing one of Kia's newest retailers from the ground up.
As Sales Manager, you will act as a role model for customer service excellence, leading by example while developing long-lasting relationships with customers and coaching your team to do the same. During the early stages of the dealership launch, you'll need to be hands-on, adaptable and prepared to support all aspects of the sales operation as the business establishes itself. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the showroom, managing vehicle enquiries from web, telephone and walk-in customers, whilst ensuring stock presentation, vehicle preparation and customer handovers are delivered to the highest standards. Working alongside the General Manager and wider leadership team, you'll help build the foundations for long-term success at Kia Silverlink.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new, helping to launch and establish Kia Silverlink as a destination retailer within the region. If you're excited by the challenge of building a successful sales operation from day one and want to make a real impact on a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
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We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
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Lookers is a large UK-based network of car dealerships that buys, sells, and services vehicles. It makes money by selling new and used cars, providing aftersales services, parts, and financing through its showrooms and service centers across the country. The company grows by acquiring regional dealerships and consolidating brands, giving it a broader footprint and more diverse offerings. Since 2023, Lookers is owned by Global Auto Holdings Limited, backed by Alpha Auto Group, which gives it greater scale and resources to compete in the auto market. Lookers’ key difference from competitors is its long history of growth through strategic acquisitions that expanded its brand mix and geographic reach, creating a wide nationwide network. Its goal is to maintain leadership in UK automotive retail by expanding its dealership network, offering a full range of vehicle brands and services, and leveraging its scale to stay competitive.
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