Showroom Manager

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Citygate Automotive

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 19 November
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

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What you'll get

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We're a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us - but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That's why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
High street discounts
Wellbeing portal
Employee assistance programme
Purchase, service and parts discounts
Employee referral scheme
Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

The role

We are looking for a Showroom Manager to manage the daily business of the showroom by providing a physical presence and by managing all customer interaction. To also assist the Head of Sales & Senior Showroom Manager in managing the sales environment, the people, and the process to ensure maximum profit opportunity and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

Your key responsibilities as a Showroom Manager will be:

To ensure all enquires are handled to the highest standards on our systems each day by close of business.
To manage the sales team, to ensure they achieve volume and margin targets
To have the very best vehicle displays and forecourt areas.
To manage the sales process and have an integral part within that with the customers.
To achieve F & I commission and penetration objectives
To ensure all finance documents are completed accurately and honestly in accordance with legal requirements (e.g. in accordance with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and relevant insurance codes of practice

Why Citygate

Citygate is founded on a simple vision: "to grow a business we are proud of through a commitment to excellence". As a privately owned and entrepreneurial business, we're welcoming, inclusive, have a great team ethic and have worked hard to create a positive working environment that we can all be proud of.

We have committed plans for the future and we need motivated, focused and skilled teams to help us achieve this. That's why every Citygate employee has access to our award-winning learning programme, whether that's operated from our purpose-built Citygate Academy facility or through working with our brand partners.

The inventive automotive industry has always been popular with the innovators and creators. But now, more than ever, it's the perfect career space for those looking to stand at the forefront of change - specifically, the transition to Electric Vehicles.

About You

As a Showroom Manager you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
Great computer skills and the ability to multi-task.
High levels of commitment to providing the best customer care.
A positive and friendly attitude in the work environment.
A professional approach with the ability to mentor others
Strong attention to detail and compliance
Live and breathe the Citygate Values

About Citygate Automotive

Industry: Automotive Retail

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About the company & team

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

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