Assistant Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; Nursling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Sales Manager in Southampton. You will support daily operations, lead a sales team, and build strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates have extensive motor trade experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and generous benefits including 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Supportive management structure

Company car maintenance, insurance, fuel covered

30 days holiday

Birthday off

Extra holiday for long service

Life assurance

Subsidised car purchase scheme

Discounted MOT & servicing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive motor trade experience, ideally in sales management or assistant management.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Manager with daily sales operations.
• Lead and coach the sales team.
• Set targets and monitor performance.
• Build strong customer relationships for loyalty and repeat business.
• Assist in deal negotiation and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Motor trade experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Negotiation skills

Results-driven mindset

Knowledge of automotive industry

Proficiency in automotive sales software

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Assistant Sales Manager required in Southampton, Hampshire.
Basic Salary: £35,000 basic - OTE £60,000. Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch); Saturday 08:30 - 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 (with 1 hour for lunch), with a rota day off in the week. This role is with a multi-site Vehicle Dealership group in Hampshire and the Southwest, covering over 50 sites and 20+ automotive brands, from volume to Prestige and High-End vehicles.

You will be working with a reputable brand known for quality car making. This role would suit experienced Assistant Sales Managers, Senior Sales Executives, Business Managers or Transactions Managers, or applicants with experience in a similar role within the automotive trade who are process-driven and can lead a team through that process.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Manager with daily sales operations
• Lead and coach the sales team
• Set targets and monitor performance
• Build strong customer relationships for loyalty and repeat business
• Assist in deal negotiation and ensure customer satisfaction
• Help develop and implement sales strategies and promotions
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback
• Stay current on market trends and competitor activity

Requirements

• 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)

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

How to apply

This vacancy is based in Southampton, Hampshire. 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 please 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 contact Kinga Csipetics at Perfect Placement today. At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs and are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with over 1,400 automotive vacancies across the UK.