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A fantastic opportunity has become available at Hippo Motor Group as we are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to be responsible for our used car sales division based in our Blackburn showroom. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and innovative to motivate and drive the team of Sales Executives to achieve their targets.Not only will the successful candidate have access to over 1000 cars, there is a fantastic support system in place with a state of the art preparation centre, and dedicated pay-out, underwriting and handover teams. There is also a specialist buying team with the opportunity to buy your own cars, all of this making the role ideal for any experienced sales manager.Hippo are a multimillion-pound family run business who specialise in offering tailor made finance options to suit all our customer needs. We are serious about what we do and being the best, but we always ensure we have fun as we do it. This is reflected in our extremely low staff turnover rate. As a result of our success, Hippo is constantly developing and growing, so this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of this growth and work in a brand new showroom.Key ResponsibilitiesSetting clear and consistent goals and monitoring team/individual performance.Conducting weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews for each team memberProvide team direction and motivation that engages your team and helps them understand their purpose within the business.Identify knowledge gaps and provide on-the-job training where necessary.Manage/monitor our CRM system and enquiries to ensure the workflow is managed effectively to maximize each opportunitySupport individuals in deal making and closing deals.Maintain communication with your team to ensure leads are correctly managed.To also ensure Team Members are following all Company rules and processes, adhering to all compliances, and managing the Staff to operate within the FCA guidelines.*Responsibilities could change or just include SOME of the above*Skills & ExpertisePrevious management experience in a similar role is essentialThe ability to motivate a teamExcellent levels of communication both face to face and over the phoneA Self-starter with the ability to organise and manage own workloadGood administration skills- in relationship to progressing deals and support customersAbility to effectively develop a sales pipelineProficient at closing dealsResilient and enthusiasticProfessional and well presentedComputer literate and able to learn new computer systems with trainingBenefitsLunch on Hippo when passing probation.Departmental incentivesWorks social events2 years' service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal5 years' service- 2 additional days annual leave10 years' service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucherEmployee of the quarter schemeRefer a friend scheme.Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.Internal development and progression opportunitiesHippo Legends schemeEye care vouchersAccess to BEN the employee wellbeing support service