Trainee Showroom Manager – Drive Motor Retail (York)
Due to expansion we are looking to strength our team at Drive Motor Retail in York!
Are you an experienced Sales Executive that's looking for a Trainee Showroom Manager role? Whether you are currently working in a main dealership or an independent garage, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a tenacious, enthusiastic, and results-driven Sales executive to evolve with training into a Trainee Showroom Manager. You will need to take responsibility for performance and lead development at our York dealership. If you are ready to lead a team to success and ensure our showroom operates at its best, this role is for you.
Why Join Us?
At Drive Motor Retail, we invest in our people and offer comprehensive support to help you succeed. As a Trainee Showroom Manager, you’ll lead a motivated sales team, ensure the smooth running of the showroom, and help drive our dealership forward.
Package Details:

• Basic Salary: Negotiable for the right candidate.
• OTE: £55,000 + stretch targets for additional bonus
• Hours of Work: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 6pm (1 of these days off in the week due to working a Saturday), Saturday, 8:30am – 5pm + Alternating rota for Sunday, 10am – 4pm
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Discounted shopping, gym, and dining benefits
• Competitive bonus structures
• Medicare cash plan for you and your children, offering same-day access to an online GP, and covering health, wellbeing, and dental care

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the showroom and vehicle display areas are always neat, tidy, and visually appealing
• Motivate the sales team and ensure they are correctly targeted
• Ensure the Drive sales process is fully adhered to
• Maintain PSS at or above the national average
• Actively promote Drive Motor Retail within the local community
• Ensure profit sheets are raised and passed to accounts within 24 hours of deal completion
• Manage staff rotas to ensure the showroom is adequately staffed at all times
• Chair morning team meetings to set goals and review performance
• Ensure the sales team meets daily prospecting activity and follow-up targets
• Comply with FCA Regulations and Procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Sales Executive role or a business manager position.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate and inspire a sales team to achieve targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of automotive sales processes and FCA regulations

If you're a motivated and experienced professional ready to lead a high-performing team and take our York showroom to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• To be considered for this role, you must have worked in a Sales Executive / Business Manager / Showroom Manager role. Have you got this experience?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person