Assistant Sales Manager

Command Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Sales Manager to join a high-performing dealership in Orpington. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,500 with an OTE exceeding £70,000, uncapped commission, and a company car. Candidates should have proven experience in a main dealership, strong leadership skills, and a track record of achieving sales targets. Enjoy excellent earnings potential with ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a main dealership at a managerial or supervisory level.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Drive, resilience and a track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sales Manager in overseeing day-to-day sales operations.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of sales executives.
• Driving sales across vehicles, finance and insurance products.
• Ensuring compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Handling escalated customer queries.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Sales target achievement

Job description

Overview

Assistant Sales Manager - Automotive Retail

Location: Orpington
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,500 basic | Realistic OTE £70,000+ (uncapped) | Company Car + Benefits

Are you an experienced automotive sales leader with a background in main dealerships? We're recruiting for a skilled Assistant Sales Manager to join a high-performing dealership in Orpington. This role offers the opportunity to represent a leading automotive brand, lead a motivated sales team, and enjoy excellent earnings potential with uncapped commission.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sales Manager in overseeing day-to-day sales operations
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of sales executives
• Driving sales across vehicles, finance and insurance products
• Ensuring compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards
• Handling escalated customer queries and ensuring high CSI results
• Managing showroom presentation and finance proposal processes

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a main dealership at a managerial or supervisory level (e.g., Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, or Assistant Sales Manager)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve issues effectively
• Drive, resilience and a track record of achieving sales targets

The Package

• Basic salary: £32,500
• OTE in excess of £70,000 (uncapped)
• Company car
• Ongoing training and management support
• Genuine career development opportunities within a respected dealer group
• Full company benefits package