About the Role

Lotus is looking for a UK Sales Support & Budget Coordinator to join our UK Sales team based in Coventry.

This is a varied role at the heart of our UK commercial operations, supporting the Sales team across order-to-delivery, sales planning, retailer support, fleet administration, budget management and reporting.

Working closely with Sales Management and teams across Logistics, Marketing, Brand, Finance and our UK Retailer Network, you’ll help ensure our day-to-day sales operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Please note, this is a fully on-site position based at our Coventry office, five days per week.

What You'll Be Doing

As UK Sales Support & Budget Coordinator, you will:

• Support the Order-to-Delivery (OTD) team to ensure efficient sales fulfilment

• Monitor and support the UK Sales Planning process

• Champion retailer and internal use of LCMS, including the incorporation of VME into our online platform

• Act as a key point of contact for the UK Retailer Network, responding to queries and helping resolve issues promptly

• Work closely with Logistics to optimise vehicle transportation planning and truck-loading efficiency

• Support the operation and administration of the UK demonstrator fleet across Marketing, Brand and Corporate functions

• Support MVRIS, DVLA and CAP HPI requirements, ensuring Lotus products are represented accurately across external platforms

• Support the department's BPM processes

• Support Used Car Sales, including inventory management and vehicle in-fleeting and de-fleeting processes

• Contribute to continuous improvement across sales operations processes, systems and reporting

• Control and monitor the departmental budget, providing accurate reporting

• Manage purchase order (PO) and invoice processing

• Maintain strong working relationships across internal teams, retailers and external partners

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience supporting sales operations, sales processes or dealer/retailer operations

• Automotive industry experience or a strong understanding of automotive sales operations

• Familiarity with sales and business applications, ideally including SAP

• Experience working with data, analysis and reporting

• An understanding of sales funnel analysis and forecasting

• Experience using BI and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

• Pension scheme access. 

• Annual bonus - non contractual.

• Private Healthcare.

• Group income protection based on length of service.

• Family Friendly policies.

• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site, full time. 

• Frequent travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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