Assistant Sales Manager

St Mary Cray; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Orpington is seeking an experienced Assistant Sales Manager to drive sales performance and lead their sales team. This role offers excellent earnings potential with a basic salary of £32,500 and an OTE exceeding £70,000. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a main dealership, strong leadership skills, and a customer-focused approach. Genuine career development opportunities are provided within a respected dealer group.

Benefits

Company car

Ongoing training

Full company 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and lead a team of vehicle sales executives.
• Support the Sales Manager in overseeing day-to-day sales operations.
• Handle escalated customer queries and ensure high CSI results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Sales target achievement

Job description

Overview

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, help lead a motivated sales team, and enjoy excellent earnings potential with uncapped commission.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Sales Manager, you will work alongside the Sales Manager to drive sales performance and lead a team of vehicle sales executives.
• Support 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

Qualifications

• 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