Retail Manager

Listers Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Solihull is seeking a Retail Manager to drive sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will manage financial discussions with customers and lead the sales team to enhance profitability. Experience in the automotive sector is preferred, but not mandatory as training will be provided. This role offers a competitive OTE of £62,000 along with excellent benefits including a company car, pension, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

In-house qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in the retail automotive industry is preferred but not essential.
• Confidence in discussing financial requirements with customers.
• Exceptional sales performance record is required.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales gross profit, focusing on finance and insurance.
• Discuss financial requirements with customers.
• Ensure FCA compliance of documentation.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales achievement

Organizational skills

Finance sales performance

Job description

Job Introduction

At OMODA & JAECOO Solihull, we’re celebrating a thrilling chapter following our successful UK launch — and we want passionate, driven individuals to be part of our journey!

Our purpose-built dealership offers an inspiring environment to thrive and grow, backed by rapid expansion and a record-breaking September that highlights our momentum. As a Retail Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping our success story, connecting customers with cutting‑edge vehicles and delivering exceptional service.

If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a bold, innovative brand making waves in the automotive industry!

The working hours are Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working Sundays on a rota basis (8.30 to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays).

Benefits include the use of a company car and an OTE of £62,000.

Role and Responsibilities

Within each of our dealerships we have specialists who can guide and offer customers comprehensive support in all of their vehicle financing and insurance requirements.

As a Retail Manager with Listers you will grow all aspects of sales gross profit, specialising in finance, insurance and value added products. You will be at the core of customer enquiries and assist in developing the sales team.

• Discussing the financial requirements of our customers.
• Advising customers on finance, insurance, warranties and other services offered by our dealerships.
• Ensure customers have a clear understanding of obligations they are entering into.
• Working closely with members of the sales team and providing coaching and assistance.
• Proposing financial agreements to our nominated lenders.
• Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and FCA compliant.

About you

• You may be an existing retail manager, sales manager, sales controller or looking for your first step into management.
• You will be confident in discussing and identifying individual / company requirements.
• Have an outstanding record of sales achievement with exceptional finance sales performance.
• Highly organised to ensure that all company, manufacturer and finance house paperwork is correct and FCA compliant.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.