Automotive Sales Manager - Toyota. Career Development

Ready to join the largest car company in the world?
Are you focused on results and achieving sales goals whilst ensuring that every customer receives exceptional seamless service?
Do you enjoy spending time mentoring team members and serving as a role model for your team?
An exciting opportunity has just opened! Parks Motor Group is looking for a Sales Manager to join our Toyota team based in Carlisle.
If you get a buzz from personal interaction, developing a team, we want to hear from you!
The Role at a Glance:
Sales Manager
Carlisle
Competitive Market Salary Plus Bonus Scheme
Full-time Permanent – 5 Day Working Week (Some Weekend Work Included)
Plus Up to 30 Days Holiday, Company Vehicle, Full Manufacturer Training, Attractive Discounts When Purchasing New and Used Cars, Contributory Pension Scheme, Discounted Servicing and More…
About us:
As one of the leading Toyota Centre\’s in the UK we are passionate about ensuring our customers are always put first – every day, everywhere.
Established in 1971, Park\’s is a private family-owned business, which takes great pride in being Scotland\’s leading independent motor Group. Our aim is to grow our business by continually exceeding customer expectations and delivering unparalleled levels of service.
Combined with Park\’s of Hamilton luxury coaches, we are proud to operate a strong portfolio of 29 of the UK\’s leading car brands across 67 franchised outlets throughout Scotland and England.
The Sales Manager role:
As a Sales Manager, you\’ll be passionate about automotive knowledge and solutions, and highly influential and approachable in how you engage with colleagues and customers. As new solutions emerge, you\’ll learn, share and inspire your team members, personally encouraging and demonstrating the skills and behaviours associated with our foundational management philosophy, ‘The Toyota Way\’. You\’ll meet, and at times exceed, yours and your team\’s key targets whilst continuously analysing, reviewing and improving progress. You\’ll be proud to represent Toyota in Carlisle and Parks, which you will demonstrate and exemplify in all your interactions with customers.
Joining us as a Sales Manager offers you the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world\’s most prestigious companies, working alongside some of the industry\’s best talent. The Toyota Brand is the highest ranked Automotive Brand in the world and spends more on R&D than any other company, leading the way in Hybrid engine technology and innovation. We are constantly evolving so there is always something new just around the corner!
You will be responsible for:
• Managing a fast-paced and busy sales environment
• Leading, inspiring and engaging the sales team
• Ensuring each member of the sales team is working to achieve targets
• Ensuring sales performance processes and systems are as robust as possible
• Managing sales team development, performance and recruitment, monitoring training needs and providing hands on coaching as part of your own career objectives
• Maximising commercial opportunities through providing advice to sales and aftersales executives
• Planning and implementing effective local promotions, dealership displays and advertising campaigns
• Managing the supply of used car stock effectively in line with centre guidelines and goals
• Understanding the relevant local market, competition, and consumer influences
• Being a core member of the centre team, observing and leading by example
What we are looking for:
• A full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Flexible to work hours required to carry out the role effectively and take on infrequent travel for work and training purposes
• High standards of verbal and written communication
• Proven prior experience in a similar role in the automotive industry
• Successful track record of delivering outstanding results as well as delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
• Commercially-minded, you lead for results and are driven to exceed performance goals
• Calm under pressure, you are customer and service-oriented
What\’s on Offer:
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Scheme
• Training and on-going development with the Award-Winning Toyota Academy
• 30 days holiday
• Full manufacturer accredited training including fully funded travel
• BEN Automotive Assistance Program
• Discounted Servicing for you and your family
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Refer a friend scheme earning £1000+ a year
• Attractive discounts when purchasing new and used cars
• Subsidised car leasing scheme accessible to you and your family
Ready to join the largest car company in the world?
Since Toyota\’s foundation, we have acted in accordance with our Guiding Principles to produce reliable vehicles and the sustainable development of society through ever-changing innovation and the provision of high-quality products and services.
Toyota will lead the future mobility society, enriching lives around the world with the safest and most responsible ways of moving people. Through our commitment to quality, ceaseless innovation, and respect for the planet, we strive to exceed expectations and be rewarded with a smile.
We will meet challenging goals by engaging the talent and passion of people who believe there is always a better way.
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team.
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