Geely New Car Sales Manager in Lincoln

New Car Sales Manager

Evans Halshaw

Geely, Lincoln

£40,000 basic, £56,000 - £72,000 OTE plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people and the opportunity to thrive in your career?

We are looking for an experienced New Car Sales Manager or high performing Business Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you are determined, motivated and thrive in high pressure environments whilst enjoying the journey, this is the role for you.

And this isn't just any New Car Sales Manager opportunity.

Geely Lincoln is the first Geely site within Lithia UK, giving you the opportunity to join us at the beginning of an exciting new chapter and play an important role in establishing and growing the brand within our business.

For the right person, this represents a fantastic opportunity to join a new and ambitious brand at an early stage of its UK journey, whilst benefiting from the scale, support and established infrastructure of Lithia UK.

You'll also be joining an established Lincoln team with a culture we're extremely proud of. Our colleague engagement results benchmark highly, reflecting the positive environment we've created at the site and one that we will continue to build upon as Geely becomes part of our business.

As Sales Manager, you will have the support of the Head of Business to develop, encourage, inspire and enhance the team's sales performance and success by providing the New Car Sales Team with the framework, guidance, assurance and enthusiasm to optimise both individual and collective potential.

With a new brand, growing product range and an opportunity to help shape the operation from the outset, this is an exciting time to join us and make your mark.

Why Lithia UK?

Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission, this is why you’ll have access to the coaching, mentoring, and the tailored training programmes you need to flourish.

As a testament to your development, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Aspiring Head of Business programme, this is tailored around individual future aspirations and skills growth. We will empower you to drive your own career with the support from senior leaders and our dedicated learning and development team.

For someone with long-term career ambitions, joining our first Geely operation presents an additional opportunity to develop your experience as the franchise grows within Lithia UK.

Experienced leaders: Our progressive environment, coupled with supportive experienced leaders, ensures you're equipped with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to feel confident to accelerate your journey.

Your Journey as a Sales Manager:

• You will be the driving force behind your Sales Team, igniting their motivation and providing expert coaching to ensure targets and goals are achieved
• You will play a key role in establishing Geely within our local market, creating enthusiasm for the brand and ensuring our team delivers a first-class experience from day one
• Ensure your Sales Team delivers and maintains a high level of customer service, achieving strong CSI results for your dealership
• Take ownership of sales performance and profitability, maximising every opportunity whilst building sustainable growth
• Be responsible for the implementation of compliance in regard to maintaining manufacturer standards and obligations to the customer, ensuring trust and integrity in all that we do
• Meet the required standards for providing fair financial advice and services to our customers, adhering to FCA regulations
• Ensure the dealership is well presented, making sure the site's new car stock is well managed and leaving a lasting impression on all who visit
• Work closely with the Head of Business to develop the Geely operation, continuously looking for opportunities to improve performance as the brand grows

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We are looking for someone who is:

• An inspirational leader, able to motivate a team to work collaboratively and exceed targets, maximise profitability and achieve the highest standards
• Able to showcase an impressive sales background in the automotive industry, backed by exceptional communication and negotiation skills that continually drive success
• Excited by the opportunity to work with a growing automotive brand and help establish Geely in Lincoln and within Lithia UK
• Comfortable embracing change and working in an environment where there is an opportunity to help shape how we do things
• Genuinely passionate about providing exceptional levels of customer service and creating customers for life
• Flexible in their approach, working collaboratively with our Telesales and Retention Team, who support with the enquiry management of your dealership
• Committed to doing the right thing and treating our customers fairly, continuously learning to ensure you build your level of knowledge to work successfully in a regulated environment
• Ambitious about their own development and motivated by the opportunity to grow their career alongside the business

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together.

At Geely Lincoln, you'll have the added opportunity of joining us at the start of something new. As Lithia UK's first Geely site, we're looking for someone who shares our excitement for the brand, believes in its potential and wants to play their part in building a successful operation from the beginning.

If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.

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