Assistant Sales Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious automotive dealership in Austria is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to support the General Sales Manager and lead the sales team. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, maintaining relationships with manufacturers, and providing training to the team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for premium vehicles and customer service. This role offers a competitive salary plus commission and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Competitive base salary plus commission

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Discounted corporate income and health insurance

Volunteer opportunities with paid days

Annual company dinners and picnics

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide.
• Strong negotiation and marketing know-how.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Support the General Sales Manager and lead the sales team.
• Achieve short- and long-term sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

Join an award-winning team at Mercedes-Benz Adelaide. As a proud recipient of Mercedes-Benz Australia’s highest award for excellence five years running, we’re looking for an Assistant Sales Manager to help us continue setting the benchmark. If you’re passionate about premium vehicles and thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment, this is your chance to make a mark with one of the most prestigious automotive brands in the world.

What you’ll be doing

As Assistant Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the General Sales Manager and leading a high‑performing team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and supporting the achievement of short‑ and long‑term sales targets.
• Ensuring the team follows sales processes and staffing levels meet business needs.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with both new and existing clients.
• Monitoring market trends and advising on competitive activity and product changes.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the manufacturer and coordinating their requirements.
• Upholding professional brand presentation and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Supporting key accounts to drive satisfaction and long‑term retention.
• Providing training, coaching, and mentoring to the sales team.
• Reviewing monthly P&L, stock levels, and stock ageing to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Participating in regular team briefings and sales training sessions.
• Assisting with team direction, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.

What you’ll bring

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide.
• A positive, driven attitude and a passion for achieving results.
• Strong negotiation and marketing know‑how to support sales success.
• A polished, professional presentation that reflects a premium brand.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Great organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Confidence using digital tools and dealership systems.
• Previous automotive or sales industry experience is a plus—but not essential.

Enjoy the CMV Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities provided both in‑house and with our manufacturer.
• Improve your Mind, Body, and Soul with CMV Care, including access to discounted fitness programmes, and the CMV Peer Support Program. Plus EAP support.
• Discounted corporate income and health insurance through multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
• The opportunity to build a successful career as part of the large CMV Group of companies.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with the CMV Group Staff Foundation.
• Enjoy volunteering with CMV Volunteering, with 2 paid days per annum to assist local charities.
• Enjoy annual company dinners and picnics, plus free Christmas hampers.

Mercedes‑Benz Adelaide is part of the CMV Group, a proudly South Australian, family‑owned business with over 90 years of history. With over 70 business units and 2000+ employees nationally, the CMV Group continues to grow. Our Mercedes‑Benz operations span three locations and employ over 130 people, and we proudly receive Mercedes‑Benz Australia’s highest award for excellence five years running (2020‑2024). Our core values are Safety First, Can Do, Ask the Question, Do the Right Thing, and Mutual Respect.