Sales Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 1, 2026. Lookers scores A on the Alion truth index.
About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Sales Manager- Chery Stockport - New Site Opening | Join the Launch Team
Salary: £80,000 (DOE) On Target Earnings & Company Car
Hours: 44 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09.00am 18.00pm ( one late night 7pm), saturdays 09.00am to 17.00pm and sundays 10.00am -15.00pm
A rare, high -impact opportunity has opened at Chery Stockport for a dynamic, driven Sales Manager. If you’re hungry to lead, motivated to grow, and energised by success, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do
- Managing the full sales journey - from online enquiry to handover
- Leading and developing your team through structured 1:1s, coaching and performance management
- Driving departmental targets and achieving brand KPIs
- Overseeing stock - buying, pricing and ensuring the right cars are on the pitch
- Ensuring FCA compliance across all sales activity
- Owning customer satisfaction and embedding a culture of service excellence
What you’ll get
- Up to £80,000+ OTE with uncapped commission and a bonus guarantee
- Company car, including EV options / CBS available
- Full training, leadership support and a proven way of working
- Flexibility across your week - Saturdays required, but we aim to work in a way that suits your lifestyle
- Genuine progression within a fast -growing brand and a new site with room to build your own team
What matters
You’re confident, people-focused and commercially driven. You know how to lead a team, stay organised and create a culture of high standards. You work hard, you care about customers, and you want a role where your leadership and ambition directly shape your success.
Core Benefits:
- Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
- Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
- Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
- Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing:
- Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
- Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
- Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
- Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing:
- MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
- Free will writing services to help plan for the future
- Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle:
- Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
- Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
- Access to home and technology vouchers
- bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
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