Brand Manager - Automotive

Recruiter
LSH Autos
Location
Manchester
Salary
£60000 per annum
Posted
05 Sep 2016
Closes
03 Oct 2016
Ref
BV-BMA-BM
Contact
Beth Vick
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you an experienced General Manager, General Sales Manager or Brand Manager? Are you looking for a fresh, exciting and unique challenge? If so, LSH Autos are recruiting and we want to hear from you!

When global automotive retailing group, Lei Shing Hong commenced with its first Mercedes-Benz dealership more than 45 years ago, it started on its journey to become the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz retailer. Our UK dealerships operate under our corporate business LSH Auto UK Limited, with 9 dealerships in the Birmingham and Manchester market areas.

Due to continued business success and growth, we are now looking to expand our team through the recruitment of an experienced Automotive Brand Manager.

What will I be responsible for?

Joining our team as our Brand Manager, you will take responsibility for driving performance within each of our SMART sites to achieve the monthly / Quarterly targets. Day to day responsibilities will include:
  • Managing SMART profitability across the group including F&I
  • Managing overage stock and ensure that all bonuses are accounted for and utilised.
  • Reviewing site displays New and Used, ensuring the meet CI standards and represent the brand.
  • Managing recruitment and staffing at all smart sites
  • Manage CSI within the group and ensure the best customer experience at all times.
  • Manage staff training and progression plans at all sites.
  • Work with used car team to ensure that the correct levels of used stock are at sites and advertised correctly.
  • Meeting with marketing manager on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all campaigns are utilised and tailored to meet the group’s volume targets. Continually driving brand awareness and enquiries to the sites.

Who are we looking for?


Joining our team as a Brand Manager, you will have proven experience working within a similar automotive role. You will be able to effectively manage your team to drive excellent performance and have the enthusiasm to deliver the LSH Auto UK Limited experience. You will also require the following skills and experience:
  • People management skills.
  • Cost centre management.
  • Desire to achieve the highest standard of personalised customer care commensurate with the Mercedes-Benz brand.
  • Flexible approach to work and people and adaptability to a changing workplace environment.
  • IT literacy.
  • Pass relevant CBT modules in respect of finance insurance, product knowledge and TCF.

Rewards & Hours


In return for your hard work as our Brand Manager, you will be entitled to a competitive basic salary of £60,000, generous OTE and company car.

If you feel you have the automotive knowledge, the passion for sales and the drive to move our business forwards, we want to hear from you! Please click APPLY below to register your interest in the role of Brand Manager.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.