Operations - Manager, Sales Region 4

Porsche Cars GB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will lead and optimize Porsche Centres (PCs) sales performance within a region by developing and executing strategic business plans. You will support and challenge Centres to improve results, focusing on high standards and Customer Satisfaction Index. You will deliver short, mid, and long-term sales targets for PCGB, acting as a sales consultant using structured improvement tools, while ensuring compliance with commercial and operational guidelines. You will collaborate closely with Sales Managers and Centre Principals, escalating issues where performance gaps persist. This role is most likely covering the North and East of England.

Requirements

Automotive background
Extensive experience working in Sales or Aftersales departments
Knowledge of Sales & Vehicle Planning Systems
Problem Solving Skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with PAG Germany or other national Porsche/ VW Group subsidiaries
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or an MBA

Responsibilities

Manage, influence, and develop Sales Departments across regional Porsche Centre's, using feedback, coaching, and consultation to close performance gaps.
Conduct regular, structured reviews of each Centre’s sales business plan against agreed objectives.
Apply strategic thinking to anticipate market changes, drive improvements, and implement necessary changes across PCs.
Develop and maintain annual (or as required) Sales business plans for each Centre, covering objectives, financials, development activities, and training.
Drive commercial growth by encouraging entrepreneurial thinking, market analysis, and local sales and marketing initiatives.
Oversee and manage new vehicle allocations to support Centre planning and budgeting.
Produce, distribute, and maintain detailed visit reports, ensuring accurate records on the Porsche Cars GB database.
Provide timely and accurate sales performance data to Porsche Cars GB in both formal and ad hoc formats.
Communicate and embed Porsche and Porsche Cars GB sales strategies and policies, including delivering regular staff briefings.
Support customer communications and develop local marketing campaigns, including FCA-regulated product messaging.
Collaborate cross-functionally and act as a key user of sales operations systems to support wider business activities.
Ensure compliance with sales standards, corporate governance, FCA regulations, and support staff development, recruitment, and training implementation.