Assistant Sales Manager

BCT Resourcing; Orpington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive dealership in Orpington is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to drive sales and lead a team of vehicle sales executives. The successful candidate will have dealership management experience and exceptional customer service standards. This full-time role offers a basic salary of £32,500 with an OTE exceeding £70,000, plus a company car and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Ongoing training and management support

Career development opportunities

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.
• A professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve issues effectively.
• 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 and ensuring high CSI results.
• Managing showroom presentation and finance proposal processes.

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

The Role

As Assistant Sales Manager, you will work alongside the Sales Manager to drive sales performance and lead a team of vehicle sales executives. You\'ll bring your dealership management experience to ensure the smooth running of the department while maintaining exceptional customer standards.

Key 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

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• 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