Head Of Sales

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9 months ago

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Location: Midlands and Notts
Salary: Negotiable depending on exprience
Department: Sales
Driver Licence Required: Yes
Working Hours: 42.5 Hour per week - 5 days a week to include Saturdays

Company:

Join our clients dynamic and rapidly expanding car supermarket, selling over 1,300 vehicles monthly, as Head of Sales. We're seeking a highly driven and experienced leaders to spearhead their sales strategy and empower their large team to achieve exceptional results. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic commercial thinker with a proven history of exceeding targets in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity:
Strategically drive significant sales volume, revenue, and profitability across all locations.
Develop and implement a high-impact sales strategy that maximizes performance.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a substantial sales team to consistently achieve and surpass targets.
Rigorously monitor and manage performance through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Champion an exceptional customer experience, fostering loyalty and driving retention.
Optimize finance and value-added product penetration to enhance profitability.
Maintain impeccable stock presentation standards and effectively manage aged inventory.
Leverage CRM and digital tools to streamline the sales process and improve efficiency.

What We're Looking For:
A minimum of 5+ years of senior leadership experience within automotive sales.
Proven success in a high-volume dealership or car supermarket setting.
A demonstrable track record of consistently meeting and exceeding ambitious sales targets.
Exceptional leadership, team management, and employee development capabilities.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to make data-driven strategic decisions.
A deep understanding of the used car market and evolving customer buying behaviours.
Proficiency in CRM and lead management systems.

Key Focus Areas:
Achieving and exceeding sales volume and revenue targets.
Optimizing stock turnover and minimizing aged inventory.
Maximizing gross profit per unit and overall profit contribution.
Driving high appointment and lead conversion rates.
Ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and retention.
Enhancing team productivity and overall performance.

Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
Company car and fuel card
Pension scheme
Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business with real progression

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