Current Vacancies

  • Bahnstormer Alton – Motorcycle Clothing Specialist

Location : Alton, Hampshire

Salary : £28,000 basic + uncapped commission (circa £4,500 annum)

Based in Lower Farringdon in Hampshire, Bahnstormer have been established since 2006 and are recognised to be one of the most successful BMW Motorrad sites operating in the UK. Our mission statement is that we offer a premium, positive and honest experience not only as a retail destination but as a social activity hub that brings alive our passion for motorcycling. We underpin all that we do with pride in our work, integrity and most importantly respect between ourselves and for our customers. We are now looking for an exceptional Motorcycle Clothing Specialist to build on our successes and make the most of an exciting model range coming through from BMW Motorrad.

Ideal Candidate :

  • Enthusiastic about motorcycles with strong product knowledge
  • Previous sales experience, ideally in motorcycle parts or clothing
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills
  • Motivated to achieve sales targets whilst providing a great customer experience.

Hours :

  • 5 days including Saturday with a day off in the week
  • 8am to 5.30pm weekdays, 8am to 5pm Saturday
  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays plus 1 day extra per year service to maximum 5 days

Benefits :

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme through Veloline
  • BMW Motorrad training

Please apply to Daren Parnell, Parts Manager with your CV and a brief summary as to why this is the right role for you.

Daren@bahnstormer.co.uk

01420 587007

  • Bahnstormer Alton – Sales Manager posted 06/11/23

Based in Lower Farringdon in Hampshire, Bahnstormer have been established since 2006 and are recognised to be one of the most successful BMW Motorrad sites operating in the UK. Our mission statement is that we offer a premium, positive and honest experience not only as a retail destination but as a social activity hub that brings alive our passion for motorcycling. We underpin all that we do with pride in our work, integrity and most importantly respect between ourselves and for our customers. We are now looking for an exceptional Sales Manager to build on our successes and make the most of an exciting model range coming through from BMW Motorrad.

Reward:

£35K basic salary

£200/month CSP – >95% across ‘New Sales’, ‘Used Sales’ and ‘Enquiry Fulfilment’.

6% Department direct profit.

Use of a company motorcycle.

Company pension.

Cycle to work scheme and discounts.

28 days holiday.

Responsibilities:

  • Agreeing, managing and achieving budget.
  • Managing and achieving all aspects of sales and finance related targets from BMW, be they qualitative of quantitative.
  • Managing New, Used and Demo stock levels.
  • Creating and maintaining a robust and high-quality lead management process.
  • Collating accurate information on the department’s achievements and ensure that the DOC reflects this.
  • Managing stock aging and profile – having policies in place to deal with overage stock and protecting against stock becoming fully paid.
  • Coaching and motivating your team to deliver the highest levels of performance.
  • Work alongside your management team peers to deliver cohesive positive outcomes.
  • Manage your team’s staffing levels, holiday and absences.
  • Ensuring that our legal and professional obligations are met or exceeded. This includes FCA compliance training and reporting, money handling and deal control.
  • Ensure that the quality of motorcycles being delivered as well as the agreed condition of part-exchanges and direct purchases are as agreed with the customer and meet the expectations of the Brand.
  • New motorcycle production is ordered and maintained in accordance with sales desirability.
  • Build and maintain a constructive relationship with BMW and other supplying manufacturers.
  • Create marketing ideas to support target achievement.
  • Support ride outs and other activities to build customer relationship.

Is it for you?

  • Retail motor industry experience and particularly has experience of a target driven sales environment.
  • Experience in selling finance and insurance products.
  • Keyloop Drive DMS experience.
  • Numerate and good written skills, Word, Excel etc
  • Motorcycle licence.
  • A team leader that can inspire others.
  • Customer focused and able to strive for consistently good outcomes.
  • Delivers results and motivated to see things through.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (regular day off in week)

Saturday 08:30 – 17:00

Please send your CV to alistair@bahnstormer.co.uk

  • Bahnstormer Alton – Senior Technican 01/09/23

We are looking for an exceptional lead Senior Technician to complement our team in the new 10 bay workshop and MOT facility at Bahnstormer Alton.

You will have strong in-depth knowledge of both the mechanical and electrical aspects of motorcycle repair and diagnostics and be able to consistently and reliably work under pressure and to a very high standard. We service and repair BMWs but if your background is with other manufacturers then training will be supplied. Also, should you be looking for a change from the motorcar or other sectors then this would be considered if you have a full motorcycle license. You will be rewarded with an excellent earning opportunity within a forward thinking and progressive company with a high quality working environment.

Bahnstormer Alton has been looking after our customer’s motorcycles since 2006 and enjoys an excellent reputation built on trust and quality workmanship. We now employ 48 people and have a turnover in excess of £19M. Peak hours in the workshop are circa 1,000 invoiced hours a month. Within the group we have Bahnstormer Maidenhead, another BMW Motorrad Centre, and Motoline Ltd, which sells all makes of motorcycle across the UK. We also get involved in our own European track events, off roading and social activities with our customers.

Salary – Basic £35K-35K with an of OTE £45K

Hours Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 to 18:00

Holidays 20 days plus Bank holidays

Company Pension

Please email – alistair@bahnstormer.co.uk