Showroom Manager

Charles Hurst Group; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Northern Ireland is seeking a Business to join their sales team. The role is perfect for those looking to advance from a sales executive position to management. Responsibilities include supporting sales, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in the motor trade and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and structured benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a sales role within the motor trade.
• Understanding of financial regulations in automotive sales.
• Ability to manage vehicle sales documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team to identify suitable vehicles for customers.
• Process and manage vehicle sales documentation.
• Manage vehicle sales processes to achieve sales objectives.

Skills

Financial product understanding

Sales support

Customer service

Education

Full UK driving licence

Previous experience in motor trade

Job description

Location

Dundonald Hyundai

Hours

44 hours per week, every Sunday off

Salary

£35,000 basic depending on experience per annum. OTE up to £60,000

We are recruiting for a Business to join the sales team. This vacancy would be perfect for an experienced Sales/ Business Executive to make the move into a Management role or for a current Business Manager to make the switch to join a market leading automotive retailer - Charles Hurst.

The team is dynamic and works at a fast pace, focusing on achieving and exceeding sales targets. Working alongside the GM and Sales Manager, you will support the Sales Team and gain experience and knowledge required to take your automotive career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team to identify the appropriate vehicle, funding and additional products, based on individual customers’ suitability and requirements.
• Process and manage all vehicle sales documentation, including invoices, payments, and finance contracts.
• Reconcile daily banking, credit card transactions, and finance receipts.
• Liaise with finance companies to ensure timely submission and approval of credit applications.
• Manage vehicle sales processes within the site whilst achieving and exceeding sales and profit objectives.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations, including GDPR and FCA guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with month‑end closing procedures.
• Support the sales and accounting teams with administrative and clerical tasks.
• Handle customer queries related to financing and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for all financial documentation.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade is essential, along with an understanding of all aspects of financial and insurance product regulations. Holding a full UK driving licence is required.

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.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• 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
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly 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 is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to commencing employment with us. These will include verifying recent employment, address, credit history, a standard criminal record check, and for roles that require driving, a driving licence check. Please note, all offers of employment are subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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