Sales Manager - Edinburgh

Who are we?
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:
To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.
We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!
The Role: Sales Manager
Salary: £40,000 Basic + competitive bonus
Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Hours: 48 hours, 5 days, Monday to Sunday
* Due to the nature of the role, we will require you to have held a driving licence for more than a year. Infrequent travel to other Motorpoint locations may be necessary*
Our Sales Managers are responsible for the leadership of our sales team and are key to driving business growth through sales, by coaching and motivating the team to deliver success. As a Sales Manager you will lead and inspire the team to deliver high levels of customer service and profitability.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, commercially-minded leader of people. Developing individuals within our team is at the heart of what we do, from 1-1s, team meetings, development plans and teaching others to do the same.
You are accountable for your store's sales performance, you will work closely with the multiple functions on-site to ensure targets are met, obstacles are overcome and customers are impressed with their purchase experience.
Our employees are at the heart of the business, your role is to lead, motivate, inspire, recognise, reward and challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving sales through a high performing team of Sales Executives.
- Daily review of KPIs and action plans.
- Daily team brief.
- Customer record and sales lead management.
- Second face customers - to add value or placate any issues.
- Weekly 1-1s with team members.
- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on trends and identifying areas for improvement.
- Weekly meetings with key stakeholders across the business.
- Resource management and planning, including annual leave and rotas.
- Team recognition.
- Boosting your team's social media presence.
- Developing and implementing longer-term people and performance strategy.
- Organising regular team socials.
- Taking responsibility for the running of the store in the absence of the General Sales Manager.
What we are looking for?
We are looking to find an individual with experience leading people, who is innovative, driven and asks themselves 'What can be done to make it happen?'
This is a role at the heart of our business where being face-to-face with our teams and customers matters. We lead by example, we aspire to be role models and we never ask our teams to complete a task that we wouldn't do ourselves.
What's in it for you?
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 31 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
Closing Date:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed

- Department
- Retail
- Role
- Sales
- Locations
- Edinburgh
Our teams
Making car buying easy takes all kinds of people. Yes, our Online and Showroom Sales teams kick off the process, but who’s keeping the engine running behind the scenes? For starters, there’s our Vehicle Preparation and Workshop teams, getting cars ready for sale. Then, there are Buyers, hunting out the best vehicles around. Software and Product teams create an amazing digital experience while Aftersales help customers post-purchase. Finally, there’s Head Office and Business Support keeping everything running smoothly.
About Motorpoint
Car buying made easy
At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.
We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.
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