Assistant Sales Manager

Pembrook Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager for a prestigious dealership in Southampton. The role involves supporting the sales team, motivating staff, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury sales and leadership. Competitive salary and company car are offered, alongside career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Company car

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in prestige or luxury automotive sales.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in the day-to-day running of the showroom.
• Motivate, coach, and develop the sales team.
• Monitor KPIs and stock levels.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Job description

Overview

Assistant Sales Manager - Prestige Automotive Dealership • Location: Southampton • Employer: Pembrook Resourcing

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in the day-to-day running of the showroom and sales team.
• Lead by example, selling prestige vehicles while maintaining the highest standards of customer experience.
• Motivate, coach, and develop the sales team to achieve and exceed targets.
• Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and stock levels, implementing strategies to drive results.
• Handle customer escalations professionally, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, events, and campaigns to maximise showroom traffic and sales opportunities.

About You

• Proven experience in prestige or luxury automotive sales, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and target-driven mindset.
• Highly presentable, professional, and confident dealing with high-value clients.
• Passionate about cars and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a team to success.
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused and commercially astute.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus structure.
• Company car from a prestigious brand.
• Career progression opportunities towards a Sales Manager role.
• Work in a supportive, professional, and high-performing showroom environment in Southampton.

How to Apply

If you are a driven sales professional ready to step into leadership within a prestige automotive environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and full contact details.