Sales Controller - Volkswagen

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent car dealership in Birmingham is looking for a Car Sales Controller. This role involves achieving sales targets, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in motor trade sales and strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits, including a company pension scheme and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Access to benefits platform

On-demand dental services

Optional healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in motor trade sales.
• Ability to achieve individual targets.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual unit and profit targets.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Maintain brand knowledge and assist team.
• Support both Sales and Aftersales activities.

Skills

Motor trade sales experience

Achieving targets

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.

We are seeking a Car Sales Controller for our busy, faced paced Volkswagen dealership based in Birmingham.

Although, if you have previous Sales experience within the motor trade and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Why Johnsons Cars?

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest:

• Birthday Leave: We know family time is important to our people, so on your birthday you get an extra paid day off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
• Company Pension Scheme: You will be entered into our Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Staff Discounts: Enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
• More Discounts: Access to our benefits platform where you can take advantage of a host of different discounts from fitness gadgets to your weekly loaf.
• Dentist on Demand: Your health is important to us, and that includes your dental health. All employees have access to on-demand dental services.
• Optional Benefits: We offer a range of optional benefits, including healthcare cash plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve individual unit and profit targets.
• Build rapport and create a bespoke customer experience.
• Maintain high customer focus levels.
• Maintain up-to-date brand and company knowledge on products and ensure the team keep informed.
• Sales Administration to ensure key processes and documentation are delivered.
• Provide advice on key issues (i.e., accessory displays, part exchanges, used car stock value and mix).
• Work as a full member of the dealership team supporting both Sales and Aftersales activities.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Previous experience in motor trade sales.
• Previous experience of working to, and successfully achieving targets.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service/people skills delivering services to high standards.
• Must have flexible, hands on ‘can do’ approach.
• Knowledge of sales principles and methods.
• Open minded and inquisitive to future growth and development opportunities.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:

• 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. by joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

The Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday entitlement

Staff Discounts

Johnsons Benefits Platform