Assistant Sales Manager

Command Recruitment; Orpington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is looking for an Assistant Sales Manager in Orpington. This exciting opportunity involves leading a sales team and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a main dealership and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This full-time role offers a basic salary of £32,500 with an OTE exceeding £70,000, including a company car and full benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Ongoing training

Genuine 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in overseeing sales operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of sales executives.
• Drive sales across vehicles, finance, and insurance products.

Skills

Team management

Sales leadership

Communication

Customer-focused approach

Sales target achievement

Job description

Assistant Sales Manager - Automotive Retail

Location: Orpington

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 32,500 basic | Realistic OTE 70,000+ (uncapped) | Company Car + Benefits

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

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

Department / Functional Area: Sales

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary: £70000 - 80000