Full-Time

Showroom Manager

Business

Updated on 8/18/2026

Hartwell PLC

Hartwell PLC

51-200 employees

Designs and manufactures flight-critical aircraft latches

Compensation Overview

£30k/yr

Reading, UK

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Proven experience in automotive sales or showroom management.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of automotive industry trends and products.
  • Proficiency in sales software and customer relationship management systems.
  • Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Provide coaching and support to motivate and maximize the sales team's potential.
  • Monitor sales activities, track performance, and provide regular feedback.
  • Ensure a welcoming and professional atmosphere in the showroom.
  • Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Foster positive customer relationships to enhance repeat business and referrals.
  • Implement strategies to enhance the overall customer experience.
  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory of available vehicles.
  • Collaborate with the management team to ensure proper vehicle display and pricing.
  • Oversee vehicle merchandising and presentation in the showroom.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive industry regulations and dealership policies.
  • Manage sales-related administrative tasks, including contracts, financing, and warranties.

Hartwell PLC designs and manufactures exterior aircraft latches and latching systems for nacelles and airframes. They design-to-order from two Southern California facilities, producing components that endure high loads and extreme environments. The company differentiates itself through strong in-house engineering (stress, quality, and manufacturing) to deliver weight-reducing, reliable, customized latching solutions at competitive prices. Its goal is to provide dependable, lower-weight, high-reliability latching products that meet customer specifications and demanding operating conditions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Placentia, California

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 brought The Ultimate Activity Company into fully let Frontier at Wootton Science Park.
  • Origin's 2024 letting to DeepTech Recycling validates demand for Hartwell's lab space.
  • Companies House lists Hartwell active through 2026, with next accounts due 31 August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • 2024 accounts showed turnover down to £247.53 million and after-tax loss of £1.75 million.
  • The company earned just £301,000 pre-tax in 2024, down nearly 70% from 2023.
  • Automotive retail margin compression can force existential restructuring if 2025 accounts deteriorate again.

What makes Hartwell PLC unique

  • Hartwell PLC owns Wootton Science Park, building Oxford science-space since 1975.
  • November 2025 approval for a £44 million, 106,233 sq ft masterplan strengthens its landbank.
  • Hartwell combines automotive retail cash flows with property development, diversifying earnings streams.

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Benefits

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Training Programs

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