Job reference - 42482

• Bayswater European, Hawkes Bay

• Lead and develop the sales team with an enviable brand suite and brand-new dealership under construction

• A senior role requiring an experienced automotive retail background and leadership skills

About Bayswater Vehicle Group
Since 1990, the Bayswater Vehicle Group have been Hawke's Bays' most trusted name in motoring with dealerships located in Napier and Hastings. Phenomenal growth has resulted from a combination of cohesive senior leadership coupled with a customer centric approach that delivers for the global brands this company represents.

Today no less than 18 brands across eight sites with 10 showrooms are proudly represented by Bayswater Vehicle Group. The brands include the brands relevant to this role i.e., Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda, with the wider group also representing Hyundai, Isuzu, Subaru, Suzuki, Nissan, BYD, MG, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, and MINI.

Bayswater Vehicle Group are an award-winning company with multiple accolades acknowledging excellence across a broad range of competencies. Driving exceptional customer experiences across all areas of the business has powered the ongoing success of the group.


Responsibilities will include
This is a leadership role focusing on leading the sales operations across the Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda brands. This trifecta of European brands provides a unique market presence. Luxury prestige design, performance and sustainability, innovation, affordability, and volume sales can be discovered across the multi brand lineup.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Energised leadership and support of the sales team creating a performance culture that results in sales growth

• Upholding the highest standards of excellence and decency

• Creating an engaged team through positive encouragement, training, mentoring, and motivation

• Leading from the front with commitment and passion

• Active relationship enhancement with new vehicle distributors

• Ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and standards

• Active trading involvement ensuring superior stock control and profitability

• Implement "best practice" reporting and KPI measurement within sales operations and across marketing activities

• Strategic involvement in marketing with the support of a superior marketing team

• The role presently reports to the General Sales Manager of Bayswater European.

The person, background, and skills sought

• A track record of retail automotive sales and sales management leadership is a prerequisite for this role

• Alongside previous automotive franchise sales leadership or supervisory experience, you will have the ability to innovate and develop new sales pathways

• You will know how to create sales volumes that deliver superior outcomes. Achieve pre-determined KPI's, and profitability

• Bayswater European is a prestige dealership - professional standards are a prerequisite

The rewards presented

• Aside from the superior remuneration provided, the engaging team environment delivers an enticing aspect to the role

• Brand new Audi, VW and Skoda showrooms are in the final stages of planning and should be completed by the end of 2026.

• For those living outside Hawke's Bay, the high sunshine hours, coastal location, and excellent schools and facilities make this an ideal family location. The economy is fuelled by the Hawke's Bays fertile land and favourable climate. The multiple primary industry sectors including farming, forestry, tourism, wine production, and agriculture all bring wealth to the region alongside other industries

• This is an opportunity to bring your skills and lead your team with three of the most respected brands the industry has to offer

How to apply
While we request all applications to be uploaded online via the apply section of this ad you can also call Russell Phillips directly on 027 479 0000 or call the landline 09 271 3200 to request a job description.

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