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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.\nSales Manager- Chery Stockport - New Site Opening | Join the Launch Team \nSalary: £80,000 (DOE) On Target Earnings & Company Car \nHours: 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 \nA rare, high -impact opportunity has opened at Chery Stockport for a dynamic, driven Sales Manager. 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You work hard, you care about customers, and you want a role where your leadership and ambition directly shape your success. \nCore Benefits:\nCompetitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business\nGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of service\nEnhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave\nAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments\nHealth & Wellbeing:\nEyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs\nSmart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing\nDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments\nOptional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments\nFinancial Wellbeing:\nMyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app\nFree will writing services to help plan for the future\nFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection\nLeisure & Lifestyle:\nDiscounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle\nTravel insurance to help you explore with confidence\nAccess to home and technology vouchers\nbYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts\nWe strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. 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