[Hiring] Sales Zone Manager @Calex UK

Role Description

Are you ready to drive performance, implement strategic initiatives, and work with a rapidly expanding automotive brand in the UK? If so, Calex UK Ltd want you to join us as a Sales Zone Manager for Leapmotor.

Leapmotor is partnered with and sold exclusively through the Stellantis retailer network in the UK, offering customers choosing an electric vehicle an even wider choice in terms of value and technology.

Join us in shaping the future of automotive excellence with Leapmotor. Apply now to become a driving force behind our UK success story!

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the brand across a region of circa 15 dealers
• Train and drive performance across the Leapmotor brand
• Identify daily & monthly gap analyses of individual performance and development for each dealer
• Work in 3 main areas:
  • Process & Tools
  • Financial Analysis
  • HR Processes of Network
• Create and ensure implementation of action plans to deliver performance across sales volumes and sales quality objectives
• Deliver compliance with contractual requirements and programme requirements
• Ensure all standards are implemented at the network level from day 1
• Support ramp-up phase of new Retailers
• Drive & deliver the weekly ALL CHANNEL sales forecasts for their dealers
• Drive the dealer marketing plan - advertising and CRM
• Increase profitability, efficiency, and success across the dealer network
• Manage a defined geographical area through a mix of on-site visits and remote performance meetings
• Develop clear business goals, identify gaps, and implement strategies to meet KPIs

Your Success Will Be Measured By:

• Customer Satisfaction: Embed processes that deliver results without simply chasing metrics
• Sales Performance: Achieve targets in volumes, orders, stock flow, and market share
• Profitability: Drive turnover and profitability across the network

Qualifications

• Previous automotive experience, preferably within a Zone Manager role
• Knowledge of processes and Retailer tools
• Knowledge of HR processes & skills
• Knowledge of Financial (P&L) analysis
• Data analysis ability
• Ability to combine working from a distance and physical Dealer visits whilst creating impact
• Passionate about achieving results
• Be proactive, source of proposals
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your performance
• Team player with a great work ethic

Our Calex Core Values

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Company Car Scheme
• Mobile Phone
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice))

Contract

• Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Place of Work

• Based from home with regular travel required within your specified region of Dealers so ideally you should be based in the North

Pre-employment Checks

• Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate
• This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK
• Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process)
• The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK.

Visa Sponsorship

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.