BMW New Car Sales Manager

Bowker Motor Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established automotive group is seeking a talented BMW New Car Sales Manager to lead their management team at the BMW Centre in Preston. The successful candidate will drive business growth, oversee a strategic sales team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. With an OTE of around £70,000, this role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a company car, holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday holiday

Employee discounts

Company pension scheme

Death in Service policy

Work wear supplied

Cycle to work scheme

Funded training and development

Incentives and rewards

Free tickets to events

Staff social events

On site car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience within automotive sales, ideally in the sports or prestige sector.
• Exceptional communication skills and well-presented.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and oversee the New BMW Retail and Corporate Sales Team.
• Translate business strategy into effective operational plans.
• Develop sales plans and achieve financial targets.
• Inspire and lead team members to exceed sales targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and compliance with FCA guidelines.

Skills

Outstanding customer service and relationship-building abilities

Strong eye for detail

Ability to perform effectively under pressure

Interpersonal skills and self-awareness

Commitment to excellence

Job description

Bowker Motor Group are recruiting a BMW New Car Sales Manager to join their management team at the BMW Centre on Preston Docklands.

The Role

As a BMW Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving business growth, overseeing the New BMW Retail and Corporate Sales Team including the sales of new vehicles and associated products while delivering exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into effective operational plans for new car sales.
• Develop and agree sales plans and budgets for vehicles, accessories, overheads, and related items to achieve marketing, sales, and financial targets.
• Deliver results that meet or exceed agreed budgets and objectives.
• Implement efficient policies and procedures to maximise sales opportunities.
• Inspire, lead, and effectively manage all team members to achieve peak performance and exceed sales and profit targets.
• Ensure the highest standards of customer service are consistently delivered across all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other key departments within the dealership to share best practices and maintain an outstanding customer experience.
• Ensure full compliance with FCA guidelines in the sale of financial services products by all relevant staff.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to promote long-term brand loyalty.
• Manage the relationship with and represent the brand of BMW on your department’s behalf at all times

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have proven experience within automotive sales (ideally within the sports or prestige sector), be well presented, and possess exceptional communication skills, together with:

• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building abilities
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to excellence
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure
• A focus on quality in every aspect of work
• An ability to embrace and demonstrate agility and pro-activity to drive sales
• High levels of interpersonal skills and self-awareness
• A track record of improving performance within your current field
• A full UK driving licence

The Benefits

As you will be working within a highly successful and award-winning BMW Centre, the position offers many benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure with an OTE circa of £70,000
• Company car
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) in a complete holiday year (January to December)
• An additional day’s holiday in recognition of your birthday
• Bowker Benefits Discount retail shopping platform
• Preferential family rates
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service policy at 3 x basic salary
• Work wear supplied
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training, coaching and development funded
• Incentives and rewards
• Free tickets to local and national events
• Staff social events
• On site car parking

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding customer service and can demonstrate the required skills, experience and enthusiasm, please apply today with your current CV and a covering letter.

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