Assistant Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to £55k

Competitive salary

Weekday schedule

Rotational Saturdays

Supportive team

Career progression

Stable company

Attention to detail

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking an experienced Assistant Sales Manager for an established automotive dealership in Chichester, West Sussex. You will lead a sales team, develop strategies, and deliver outstanding customer service to drive revenue and customer satisfaction.

The role requires proven automotive sales or managerial experience, strong communication, and organisational skills. A clear path for career progression exists within a stable, professional company in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales or managerial roles.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in PC applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Customer-focused with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximise revenue.
• Deliver excellent customer service and foster long-term client relationships.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through to vehicle handover.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of vehicle stock, finance options, and market trends.
• Ensure a professional and engaging customer buying journey.
• Oversee administrative and organisational tasks related to sales operations.
• Support the team in achieving their personal and team targets.

Skills

Sales leadership

Automotive sales

MS Office

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Our client, a well-established automotive dealership based in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Assistant Sales Manager to join their team.

Benefits

• Uncapped OTE of up to £55,000
• Competitive basic salary
• Monday to Friday working hours, with a day off during the week
• Saturday work on rota with time off during the week
• Supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Stable, professional company within the dynamic automotive sector
• Role that values organisation, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Duties

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximise revenue
• Deliver excellent customer service and foster long-term client relationships
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through to vehicle handover
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of vehicle stock, finance options, and market trends
• Ensure a professional and engaging customer buying journey
• Oversee administrative and organisational tasks related to sales operations
• Support the team in achieving their personal and team targets

Requirements

• Full, clean driving licence
• Proficient in PC applications and Microsoft Office suite
• Web literate with excellent organisational skills
• Proven experience in automotive sales or managerial roles
• Ability to motivate and develop a sales team
• F&I experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Customer-focused with high attention to detail

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with automotive sales or management experience to take the next step as an Assistant Sales Manager within a reputable dealership in Chichester, West Sussex. If you are driven to succeed within a professional environment, this Assistant Sales Manager role offers the perfect platform to enhance your career.