Operations – Manager, Sales Region 4

Operations Manager, Sales Region 4 - Porsche Cars GB Ltd

Location: UK (covering the North and East of England) Work Model: Onsite Contract: Permanent Seniority: Senior

About the Role

Porsche Cars GB Ltd is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager for Sales Region 4. In this senior role, you will be instrumental in leading and optimizing the sales performance of Porsche Centres within your designated region. You will achieve this by developing and executing strategic business plans, providing support and challenge to Centres to enhance results, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. Your focus will be on delivering short, mid, and long-term sales targets for Porsche Cars GB, acting as a sales consultant and ensuring compliance with all commercial and operational guidelines. You will collaborate closely with Sales Managers and Centre Principals, escalating performance issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, influence, and develop Sales Departments across regional Porsche Centres through feedback, coaching, and consultation to address 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 Porsche Centres.
• Develop and maintain annual (or as required) Sales business plans for each Centre, encompassing objectives, financials, development activities, and training.
• Drive commercial growth by fostering 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.

Requirements

• A background in the automotive industry.
• Extensive experience working in Sales or Aftersales departments.
• Knowledge of Sales & Vehicle Planning Systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Porsche AG Germany or other national Porsche/VW Group subsidiaries is desirable.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or an MBA is desirable.

What We Offer

Porsche is committed to fostering a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities, embodying values of freedom, respect, and tolerance. We are devoted to celebrating diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we serve.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary with an annual bonus.
• Porsche ECOS or a company car.
• Access to the VW sister loan car scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• 27 days of annual leave.
• Other attractive benefits.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career with a premium brand, we encourage you to apply.