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Sales Manager

On-site in Taunton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

Vertu Motors

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Our summary

Salary
£40,000 a year

About £2,690 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Taunton
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 15 December
Holiday
25 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Motor retail experience is essential for this position.

You'll ideally already be operating within sales management or have significant automotive sales leadership experience and be ready for your next step.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Alongside excellent earning potential, you'll receive:

  • 25 days' holiday, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
  • Company car
  • Colleague vehicle purchase scheme
  • Preferential service rates
  • Online rewards platform with cashback and retailer discounts
  • Share incentive scheme
  • Pension
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression

The role

Salary: £40,000 + OTE £60,000
Full-time | Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to join our Land Rover retailer in Taunton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a luxury automotive retail environment, working closely with the Brand Manager to drive sales performance and create an exceptional experience for our customers.

More than simply managing performance, we're looking for someone who is passionate about people. You'll have the opportunity to build, coach and develop your sales team, creating a high-performance culture where colleagues are engaged, motivated and focused on delivering outstanding results.

What you'll do

As Sales Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the sales team, including:

  • Coaching, developing and motivating colleagues to achieve their full potential
  • Driving vehicle sales performance
  • Creating a strong, positive and commercially focused sales culture
  • Monitoring performance against targets and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Ensuring customers receive an exceptional experience worthy of a luxury automotive brand
  • Supporting the Brand Manager with the overall commercial performance of the retailer
  • Maintaining high standards throughout the sales operation

Sales Manager | Land Rover Taunton

Lead. Develop. Perform.

What we're looking for

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience within motor retail
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills
  • A passion for coaching and developing others
  • A commercial and results-focused approach
  • The ability to inspire and motivate a sales team
  • High standards of customer service
  • The confidence to operate successfully within a premium, luxury retail environment

Why join us?

We're committed to investing in our colleagues and giving you the opportunity to build a long-term career within motor retail.

Compliance & Values

If you're an experienced motor retail professional looking for an opportunity where you can lead, develop and make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do
  1. Initial phone call

    With The recruitment team · Phone call

    An initial phone call with the recruitment team to find out more about the candidate and their experience.

  2. Online psychometric assessment

    Online test · Not every role

    An online psychometric assessment, dependent on role.

  3. First Interview

    First interview stage.

  4. Second Interview

    Second interview stage.

  5. Job offer

  • Applications are reviewed within 30 days; if you don't hear back after 30 days you have been unsuccessful.

About Vertu Motors

Industry
Motor Retail

In their own words

Additional information

As a values-driven business, how you behave matters. You'll be expected to act in good faith at all times and consistently deliver the right outcomes for our customers.

Representing the dealership every day, you will set the standard for integrity. It's your responsibility to ensure the products and services you offer genuinely meet customer needs, protect them from harm and encourage long-term loyalty. Building trust should be at the heart of every interaction.

To protect our customers and our reputation, you will be required to complete a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre-employment checks.

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