Assistant Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager in Southampton. This role involves supporting the Sales Manager, leading the sales team, and enhancing customer loyalty. The ideal candidate is experienced in the motor trade, possesses strong leadership skills, and is customer-focused. Benefits include a supportive management structure, company car, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive management structure

Company car (maintenance, insurance, fuel & business mileage covered)

30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Birthday off work

Extra holiday for long service

Life assurance (3x annual salary)

Subsidised car purchase scheme (for family)

Discounted MOT & servicing

Career development in a large group

Qualifications

• Extensive motor trade experience, ideally in sales management or assistant management.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Proficient in relevant automotive sales software.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Sales Manager with daily sales operations.
• Leading and coaching the sales team.
• Setting targets and monitoring performance.
• Building strong customer relationships for loyalty and repeat business.
• Assisting in deal negotiation and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Motor trade experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused

Results-driven

Tools

Automotive sales software

Job description

Overview

Assistant Sales Manager required in Southampton, Hampshire

Experienced Assistant Sales Manager, required for our clients Vehicle Dealership in Southampton. Our client is a Multi-Site Dealership group with a larger presence within Hampshire and the Southwest covering over 50 sites and over 20 well established automotive brands, ranging from the strong volume performers to Prestige, Niche & High-End Vehicle. You will be working with a fantastic reliable brand, with a brilliant reputation for quality car making!

This role would suit experienced Assistant Sales Managers, Senior Sales Executives, Business Managers or Transactions Manager or applicants with experience in a similar role within the automotive trade, who are process driven and understand how to run a team along that process.

What’s in it for you

• Supportive management structure
• Company car (maintenance, insurance, fuel & business mileage covered)
• 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Birthday off work
• Extra holiday for long service
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Subsidised car purchase scheme (for family)
• Discounted MOT & servicing
• Career development in a large group

Duties of an Assistant Sales Manager with our Client

• Supporting Sales Manager with daily sales operations
• Leading and coaching the sales team
• Setting targets and monitoring performance
• Building strong customer relationships for loyalty and repeat business
• Assisting in deal negotiation and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Helping develop and implement sales strategies and promotions
• Conducting performance reviews and providing feedback
• Staying current on market trends and competitor activity

What our client expects of their Assistant Sales Manager

• Extensive motor trade experience, ideally in sales management or assistant management
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Customer-focused with a passion for great service
• Skilled in negotiation and closing deals
• Results-driven with a history of meeting/exceeding targets
• Good knowledge of the automotive industry and trends
• Proficient in relevant automotive sales software
• Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)

This vacancy is based in Southampton, Hampshire and our Client is ideally looking for motor trade experienced applicants.

We will not send your CV to a job until we have spoken to you, so it is imperative that you provide a daytime contact number preferably your mobile number.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Assistant Sales Manager Job in Southampton, please do not hesitate to contact Kinga Csipetics at Perfect Placement today!

At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if you are looking to improve your Automotive Career, please get in touch with us today. We are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with over 1,400 Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK.