Retail Sales Manager

Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Part-time Retail Sales Manager to work for one of the world’s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre Hatfield. 

Please note:  To be considered for this role, you must have recent automotive sales management experience from within a dealership.

About the hours
In the role of Part-time Retail Sales Manager, you will work 2 days a week on a Thursday and Friday, 8.30am to 6pm with a 1-hour lunch break. You will also work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 9am to 5pm with half hour break (An average 19.5 hours per week).

What the role involves:
As Retail Sales Manager you will be reporting to the General Sales Manager and you will ensure that the team:

• Profit targets and departmental finance targets are met
• Delivers a quality of customer service, which is equal with the brand
• Manage the selling/advising of customers on all aspects of finance products whilst delivering an unsurpassed experience, by consistently exceeding customers’ expectations, ensuring that commercial and operational requirements are met at all times.

Your responsibilities as Retail Sales Manager include:

• Sharing in the management of the sales department meetings and ensuring sales boards are maintained.
• Attending and participating in the Centre’s Management meetings to discuss and highlight any issues/areas of concern.
• Ensuring that all prospecting and day to day planning issues are addressed
• Have a clear strategy and a focused plan that the Sales Team follow and work together to transform customer experience.
• Controlling and approving new/used car purchases.
• Working with the General Sales Manager to proactively develop the Sales Team.
• Appraising part exchanges
• Working with and adhering to FCA code of conduct and company policies and procedures. 

That sounds exciting, but what else?

• Salary of £48,500 pro-rata, £100,000 OTE pro-rata
• VW Group tax efficient company vehicle
• Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with extra days for long service – pro rata
• Complimentary hot and cold soft drinks
• Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add your loved ones
• Dedicated mental health champions
• Employee representative body - your voice at work
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing

So, what makes life at PRG unique?

• As part of your welcome, you will enjoy a day at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, where you drive a selection of Porsches on the track.
• Porsche for a weekend. Once a year, for a special occasion, you will get a choice of a Porsche, at no additional cost to you.
• Every staff member is treated as a brand advocate. You will be able to support events, such as the Porsche GB Carrera Cup.

And what’s it actually like to work at Porsche Centre Hatfield?

• Located by Hatfield Business Park with a newly refurbished staff area which has a pool table, darts and a TV
• Only a 5-minute drive to The Galleria shopping centre and Hatfield Retail Park with a range of Eatery’s.

And what about you?

• We value attitude over experience and offer a comprehensive training and support programme.
• You will have the opportunity to grow through our leadership development programmes

And finally – who are we?

• Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, we are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate five Porsche Centres, two satellite Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London.
• Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. 
• You’ll find our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business.
• Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other.

So, what's next?

• Excited? We'd love to hear from you
• Apply now with a copy of your CV and if selected, a member of the team will contact you for an informal chat
• You’ll then meet a one of our Management Team, so we can ensure the role is right for you
• And don’t forget to visit our ‘socials’, just search ‘Porsche Retail Group’.

How to apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Part Time Retail Sales Manager on behalf of Porsche Retail Group.  Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work and reside in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!