Hippo Motor Group specialise in finance and leasing and is one of the UK’s fastest-growing motor companies. With over 1000 New & Used vehicles in stock, we can offer something for everyone! Whether it’s a small city car or a specialist performance car, we aim to ensure every customer receives first-class service.
We are serious about what we do and being the best in our sector, but we always ensure we have fun whilst doing it! The goal is to grow the business and break records month after month. To achieve this, we look for people who want the same for their careers!
Our sales team is very successful, and we have a team of 60 Leasing Sales Executives at our offices in Blackburn and Manchester. Due to our success, we have grown significantly and currently hiring a Sales Manager for our Blackburn Office.
The ideal candidate must have a proven experienced in managing a successful sales team, with experience in finance & leasing being highly desirable. This rare opportunity offers an industry-leading commission structure, with the potential to earn £80k OTE, whilst working Monday – Friday and 1 Saturday in 3.
• Daily management of a sales team consisting of 12 staff
• Setting clear and consistent goals and monitoring team/individual performance.
• Conducting weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews for each team member.
• Analysing KPI’s to increase productivity, performance, units sold and PPU.
• Provide 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 opportunity.
• Support 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.
• Interview, hire and build your team with full support of our in-house recruiter
• Proven background in managing a sales team
• Excellent leadership skills
• High standard of communication skills
• Ability to motivate, engage and increase performance in a sales environment.
• Previous track record of target achievement
• Extremely competitive commission package with the opportunity to earn 80k a year
• 30 days annual leave
• Senior Sales Manager Incentive – including pay increase, annual trip plus other perks.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Internal development and progression opportunities
• Regular staff socials
• Excellent Refer a Friend scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.
• Departmental incentives
• 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
• 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and access to private health care
• 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
• Employee of the quarter scheme
• Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
• Hippo Legends scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service
Hippo Motor Group is a family-run company comprising of a multimillion-pound showroom and preparation centre, both based in Blackburn. Alongside this, we run a large online vehicle leasing sales operation that serves the whole of the UK. We currently employ over 300 people and due to our success, we have opened offices in the heart of Manchester city centre. We are maintaining our expansion so that our team can continue to provide every one of our customers with the highest standards of service. We can achieve this because our staff genuinely care about the company and our customers.
Hippo Motor Group sell over 800 vehicles to customers every month, supplying a wide vehicle range from small city cars right through to high-end luxury models, commercial vans, and business fleets. We specialise in offering tailor-made finance options to suit customer needs. Our continued business growth provides opportunities for our employees to develop and exceed within each role.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent customer service which means our nationwide, loyal customer base return to us year on year.
To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at careers@hippomotorgroup.co.uk, or use the form below. Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.
