General Sales Manager

Mesh-AI Limited; Ayr; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Scotland is looking for a General Sales Manager to oversee the showroom at Ayr Audi. This role involves managing the sales process, leading staff, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates must have experience in premium automotive sales, a UK driving licence, and the ability to monitor financial performance. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible life assurance options and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Competitive salary with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave benefits

Discounted technology purchases

Dental insurance

24/7 GP services

Travel insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a premium automotive environment.
• Demonstrated track record in transactional sales.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales process from inquiry to sale.
• Supervise and train staff to achieve performance goals.
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations.
• Oversee vehicle buying and stock management.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction levels.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Leadership

Sales skills

Financial performance monitoring

Negotiation

Job description

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.

Ayr Audi
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 OTE (basic plus bonus)
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 5Confirm billing until 5.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm (rota basis)

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at Ayr Audi as a General Sales Manager. Have you got what it takes to lead an established department in an electrifying franchise? If so, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will receive an industry leading remuneration package with access to in-house training.

As General Sales Manager, you will act color a role model for customer service excellence for the team, always leading by example. You will develop long_zero, ultimately reaching the high quality standards which are necessary for the customer's care, consulting that you will be each such details of our rock in your each day your long life with out of counsellable decisions.

You will oversee the day to day running of the showroom including vehicle valuations and sales; supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep right through to imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer, dedicated prep Technicians, detailers and photography team so that you can deliver marketing standards ине.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales process, from web inquiry to phone & showroom
• Managing staff performance from structured 121’s to training & development
• Implementing department targets and brand KPI's
• Responsible for buying in vehicles. Asorfen up to date stock pricing
• Ensuring full FCA compliance within the Sales Department
• Manage and own our Customer Satisfaction

You will have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading a highly motivated a team and know how to get the best out of each team member.

Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to indentify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. You will need the ability to understand finance and insurance product regulations and have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale. Due to the nature of the role, aಮೊ UK driving licence is essential.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and شن 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

Financial dolor Woh?

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with Ti‑features to stream, saveicc and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for pensent 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
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Goulds strongŋ 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 issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, adriving 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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