Head Of Sales

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Hinckley, Leicestershire
13 months ago
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Head of Sales

  • 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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