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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 - Kia Silverlink\nNew Dealership Launch | Join the Leadership Team\nLocation: Kia Silverlink, Newcastle upon Tyne\nContract Type: Permanent\nSalary: £45k- £55k DOE plus bonus package\nHours: 44 Hours - Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm (one late finish to 7pm and a day off midweek), Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm (rota basis)\nA rare and exciting opportunity has become available at our brand-new Kia Silverlink dealership as a Sales Manager. With the site due to open in February, this is a unique chance to join the launch team and play a key role in establishing one of Kia's newest retailers from the ground up.\nAs Sales Manager, you will act as a role model for customer service excellence, leading by example while developing long-lasting relationships with customers and coaching your team to do the same. During the early stages of the dealership launch, you'll need to be hands-on, adaptable and prepared to support all aspects of the sales operation as the business establishes itself. This is an opportunity not to be missed.\nYou will oversee the day-to-day running of the showroom, managing vehicle enquiries from web, telephone and walk-in customers, whilst ensuring stock presentation, vehicle preparation and customer handovers are delivered to the highest standards. Working alongside the General Manager and wider leadership team, you'll help build the foundations for long-term success at Kia Silverlink.\nResponsibilities\nManaging the full sales process from enquiry through to vehicle handover\nRecruiting, coaching and developing a high-performing sales team\nSupporting the successful launch and growth of a brand-new Kia dealership\nDriving department performance against manufacturer and business KPI's\nManaging staff performance through structured 1-2-1s, coaching and development plans\nEnsuring all FCA and compliance standards are maintained within the Sales Department\nManaging vehicle stock, pricing and profitability to maximise commercial performance\nWorking closely with the General Manager to establish processes, standards and best practices across the operation\nDelivering exceptional customer satisfaction and maintaining Kia's brand standards\nSupporting weekend trading activities and taking a hands-on approach during the dealership's start-up phase\nWhat You'll Bring\nPrevious experience as a Sales Manager, Business Manager or Transaction Manager within a franchised automotive environment\nA proven track record of delivering exceptional sales performance and customer satisfaction\nExperience leading, motivating and developing successful sales teams\nStrong commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitability and volume performance\nExcellent understanding of FCA compliance and finance & insurance regulations\nA hands-on leadership style and willingness to support the wider business as it grows\nStrong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills\nThe drive and resilience to thrive within a fast-paced start-up dealership environment\nA full UK driving licence\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new, helping to launch and establish Kia Silverlink as a destination retailer within the region. If you're excited by the challenge of building a successful sales operation from day one and want to make a real impact on a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.\nIf your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.\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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