Sales & Dealership Manager in Woolston
Posted by Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Hours: Full time, permanent
Earning Potential – Salary:
£60,000 – £75,000 per annum basic (dependent on experience)
Plus profit-related bonus
Company vehicle provided
Overview
We're looking for an ambitious Sales & Dealership Manager to take ownership of a successful trailer dealership. You'll be driving trailer, parts, accessory, and service sales – building customer relationships, leading the team, and managing the day-to-day operation. If you've got dealership or senior sales management experience and you're ready for real responsibility, this is the one.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Driving trailer, parts, accessory, and service sales to achieve dealership targets
- Developing and implementing sales strategies to increase market share and profitability
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across commercial, agricultural, equestrian, and leisure customers
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and manufacturers
- Monitoring sales performance and preparing regular reports for senior management
- Managing pricing, promotions, and dealership marketing initiatives
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient and profitable performance
- Coordinating with service and workshop to deliver a seamless customer experience
- Ensuring all dealership processes comply with company policies and industry regulations
- Leading, motivating, and developing the sales and support team
- Recruiting, training, and mentoring employees to build a high-performing culture
- Conducting regular performance reviews and setting individual objectives
- Promoting a positive, customer-focused working environment
- Delivering exceptional customer service at all stages of the sales journey
- Handling customer enquiries, complaints, and escalated issues professionally
- Developing long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Monitoring customer satisfaction levels and implementing improvements
- Managing dealership budgets and operating costs
- Monitoring KPIs – sales revenue, gross profit, stock turnover, and customer satisfaction
- Preparing monthly forecasts and business performance reports
- Ensuring accurate administration of sales documentation, finance agreements, and vehicle registrations
Essential
- Proven experience in a dealership management, sales management, or senior sales leadership role
- Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build long-term customer and supplier relationships
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience within the trailer, automotive, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicle, or related sectors
- Knowledge of trailer regulations, specifications, and industry standards
- Experience managing workshop or aftersales functions
- Understanding of finance and leasing products
- £60,000 – £75,000 basic + profit-related bonus
- Company vehicle
- Pension scheme
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
If you're a results-driven sales leader ready to take ownership of a dealership and drive its growth, there's a strong salary, company vehicle, and genuine progression on offer.
Sound like you?
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)
Ref: INDCR
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