This job expired on 7th October 2024
Sales Manager
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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Sales Manager to lead our sales department at our flagship site on Boucher Crescent. This is fantastic opportunity to work for a family run business along with MG, the UK's fastest growing car brand and be part of this incredible journey.
Mervyn Stewart is a family run business that has been looking after the motoring needs of the local community for 60 years. With a responsibility for new and used cars the successful candidate help us achieve our commitment to delivering exceptional customer care and professional franchise representation. The role requires leadership skills and the ability to implement an agreed business plan, taking the business forward.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, forward thinking with great attention to detail. As this is a busy and demanding role with lots of opportunity, it is essential that the individual possesses excellent communication skills, team building qualities, can demonstrate commercial awareness and possess an infectious determination to succeed.
About the role
In every aspect of our retailing, the aim is always to exceed customer expectation and so customer care is of paramount importance. Within this role you will be helping lead from the front to ensure that our customers receive the best possible Sales experience.
Communication is key within our dealership, not only to ensure a 5-star customer experience but to build solid working relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
As a proactive member of the Management team you will be required to
Run an efficient operation
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
Motivating and developing staff to perform to the best of their ability and carrying out regular 1:1 review meetings
Implementing department targets and brand KPI's.
Responsibility for purchasing vehicles, displaying it to a very high standard both online and physical as well as keeping pricing in line with the current market
Responsible for systems and processes to deliver consistent high performance
We believe in rewarding hard work and loyalty so the successful candidate will attain a package that will include:
An excellent salary
Uncapped earning potential
Company car
Company pension
Development opportunities
Our benefits include:
30 days holidays (inc stats) increasing with long service
Health, Wellbeing and Discount Shopping Membership
Employee discounts
Long service recognition
Staff celebration events
Company awards
Company culture of recognition and inclusion
Mervyn Stewart is so much more than a place to earn a pay cheque and we want you to be a part of it. We are always growing on our journey and always striving for the best, both for our customers and our staff. More than 20% of our company have over 10 years service, while others are only starting on their journey with us.
This is your opportunity to develop your career in a progressive company within the motor industry so why not Apply Now, we’re waiting for your application!
Mervyn Stewart are an equal opportunities employer. We aim to provide quality, secure employment to staff in an atmosphere free from aggression and hostility. We appreciate the efforts of our colleagues and recognise application as well as achievement.
Mervyn Stewart reserve the right to expand the criteria to aid shortlisting. The application will close when we have received the required quality or number of applications.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A full & valid current UK driving licence
- Ability to coach the team to achieve potential as individuals and as a team
- Ability to deliver an effective and compliant sales process
- A proven track record delivering exceptional customer service and retention
- A minimum of 2 years experience managing a franchised car dealership
- Ability to generate leads and effectively market the product offering
- Ability to demonstrate Commercial Awareness in the retail motor industry
Desired criteria
- Proven track record delivering Finance & Insurance income within the sector
- Presentation skills
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Regulatory Compliance
Sales Performance Management
Attention to detail
Coaching
Teamwork
Building Teams
Mervyn Stewart
Mervyn Stewart is one of Northern Irelands most established family run car dealerships. At our award-winning dealerships in Belfast and Bangor we represent Skoda, Suzuki and MG giving Mervyn Stewart the opportunity to provide our customers with a fantastic selection of new and used vehicles alongside a host of other services that include rental, Motability, fleet & servicing and maintenance.
Welcome to Mervyn Stewart one of Northern Irelands most established family run car dealerships. At our award-winning dealerships in Belfast and Bangor we represent Skoda, Suzuki and MG giving Mervyn Stewart the opportunity to provide our customers with a fantastic selection of new and used vehicles alongside a host of other services that include rental, Motability, fleet & servicing and maintenance. Our range covers a broad spectrum of cars to suit all needs, petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid and our highly trained and friendly sales team make purchasing your new vehicle as easy as possible whether that be physically, in one of our showrooms, or online.
At Mervyn Stewart we are a locally owned family business on the lookout for talented, innovative and ambitious individuals to join our team. Mervyn Stewart jobs offer opportunities across a broad ranges of disciplines with great career development. We continue to grow as a trusted independently run automotive company in Northern Ireland. Mervyn Stewart works in partnership with 3 manufacturers Skoda, Suzuki and MG across 4 locations with our head office based in Belfast. At Mervyn Stewart we focus on detail, on customer service, on value and respect for the employee not just the customer.
Our benefits
At Mervyn Stewart we have over 80 talented staff across our various sites; at its heart Mervyn Stewart is still very much a family company. We are proud that so many of our people stay with us and develop their careers at Mervyn Stewart over the long term. Over 20% of our staff have completed between 10 and 40-years’ service with the company. At Mervyn Stewart, we believe in rewarding hard work with more than just a paycheque! So, in return for the commitment which makes Mervyn Stewart a success, we like to repay the value our colleagues give us by giving back a sense of security and support. The rewards and benefits available at Mervyn Stewart are just one of the ways we can support you in achieving a healthy work/life balance. From our holiday purchase scheme to our staff recognition awards, we want you to feel comfortable in a role and a company where you are not just an employee but a valued, known, member of the team.
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Open office
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Bereavement leave
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
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