Head of Sales

Head of Sales

Stratstone

MINI Leeds

Competitive salary with company car, pension, critical illness, life assurance, single health care, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional experienced automotive candidate to lead a successful retail sales department.

With a successful track record of achieving and exceeding set targets and objectives and up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer and trade practice legislation, you will have experience in leading and motivating a sales team.

What does the Head of Sales role involve?

Accountable for delivering a financial result by offering a first-class experience for our customer

Cost control of the departmental budget

Responsible for the day to day leadership of a sales team and for driving the dealership volume and gross profit

Driving enquiry conversion and F&I profitability

Ensure the end to end sales process standards are met and showroom standards are maintained to manufacturer standards

Ensure customer expectations are consistently maintained and that the customer’s experience is faultless

What does the right candidate need to succeed as Head of Sales?

Proven experience in a sales department within the motor industry

Proven experience of achieving and exceeding set targets and objective s

Up to date knowledge of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation

Current, valid driving licence

Willing to work additional/ unsocial hours as required

Previous knowledge of the franchise in which this role exists

Experience of managing a departmental budget and leading a team

Experience of leading a team, the ability to motivate and coach

Excellent communication skills

Satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’

Customer orientated

Enthusiastic, smart, professional attitude and appearance

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Diversity is Our Strength:

Lithia UK recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.