Automotive Manager

Automotive Talent Partners Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Training and development

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Job summary

Automotive Talent Partners are recruiting for a motivated, experienced and hands-on Transaction Manager, Showroom Manager or Sales Controller to join a successful, well-established main dealership. You will work closely with the Sales Executives and senior management to maximise opportunities, improve conversion and maintain excellent customer service.

This hands-on role involves managing enquiries, negotiating deals, coaching the team and driving showroom performance toward dealership targets,

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in automotive sales or showroom management within a main dealership.

Responsibilities

• Driving enquiry conversion and lead management across new and used vehicle sales.
• Managing sales diaries, appointments and follow-up to ensure every opportunity is maximised.
• Providing effective second face and closing support when required.
• Actively coaching and supporting the sales team to improve performance.
• Monitoring showroom activity, customer enquiries, appointments and sales conversion.
• Supporting customer negotiations and maximising vehicle profitability, finance penetration and additional product sales.
• Setting a positive example through professionalism, customer service and a proactive approach.
• Working closely with senior management to achieve dealership targets and improve overall sales performance.

Skills

Automotive sales experience

Showroom management experience

Job description

Transaction Manager / Showroom Manager / Sales Controller

Competitive Salary | Company Car | Career Progression

Automotive Talent Partners are recruiting for a motivated, experienced and hands‑on Transaction Manager, Showroom Manager or Sales Controller to join a successful, well‑established main dealership.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being actively involved in the sales process, supporting the team, converting opportunities and ensuring the showroom operates efficiently.

This opportunity would suit individuals with hands‑on sales management experience who are confident managing customer enquiries, supporting negotiations and driving sales performance.

We welcome applications from experienced Transaction Manager | Showroom Manager | Sales Controller | Used Car Manager candidates, as well as Sales Managers and New Car Managers seeking a fresh opportunity.

We would also consider a Senior Sales Executive ready to step up into their first management position, providing they demonstrate the right attitude, commercial understanding and ambition to progress.

THE ROLE

This is a hands‑on position where you will work closely with the Sales Executives and senior management team to maximise opportunities, improve conversion and maintain excellent customer service standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving enquiry conversion and lead management across new and used vehicle sales.
• Managing sales diaries, appointments and follow-up to ensure every opportunity is maximised.
• Providing effective second face and closing support when required.
• Actively coaching and supporting the sales team to improve performance.
• Monitoring showroom activity, customer enquiries, appointments and sales conversion.
• Supporting customer negotiations and maximising vehicle profitability, finance penetration and additional product sales.
• Setting a positive example through professionalism, customer service and a proactive approach.
• Working closely with senior management to achieve dealership targets and improve overall sales performance.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in automotive sales or showroom management within a main dealership.
• Understands the importance of enquiry management, diary control and customer conversion.
• Is confident supporting Sales Executives, negotiating deals and second‑facing customers.
• Takes a proactive, hands‑on approach to the day‑to‑day sales operation.
• Is approachable, motivated and comfortable supporting and developing others.
• Has strong commercial awareness and a genuine desire to achieve results.
• Is ambitious and keen to progress into more senior management positions in the future.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Company Car
• Established and Successful Main Dealership
• Supportive Senior Management Team
• Opportunity to Make a Genuine Impact
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long‑Term Career Progression
• Company Pension and Holiday Entitlement

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy sales environment, takes pride in helping colleagues succeed and understands the importance of converting enquiries into profitable sales.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional looking to develop their career within a successful dealership, with genuine scope to take on greater responsibility in the future.

Whether you’re an established automotive sales management professional or a high-performing Senior Sales Executive looking for your next challenge, we would welcome your application.