Automotive Sales Manager

ASI Recruitment Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive dealer in Worthing is seeking a driven Sales Manager. This non-selling position focuses on leading a team, maintaining showroom performance, and ensuring a high customer experience. The ideal candidate will have senior sales experience in the motor trade and the ability to motivate a team effectively. The role offers up to £45,000 basic salary with an OTE of £65,000, along with various benefits including a company car and 25 days’ holiday.

Benefits

Company car

Free onsite parking

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Senior sales experience within the motor trade; step-up candidates welcomed.
• Driven, enthusiastic, and confident leading from the front.
• Hands-on approach; not suited to someone who prefers to stay in the office.
• Strong communicator with proven team-building skills.
• Comfortable in a non-selling, leadership-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of six Sales Executives.
• Maintain strong visibility on the showroom floor.
• Drive departmental performance through coaching and daily direction.
• Ensure a consistently high customer experience.
• Manage reviews, performance discussions, and ongoing team development.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales performance coaching

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Job description

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” — Jack Welch

Automotive Sales Manager

Monday-Saturday, 5 Day Week!

Main Dealer Progression!

Up to £45,000 Basic, OTE £65,000!

Worthing Area

A well-established main dealer in Worthing is seeking a driven, people-focused Sales Manager to lead a busy showroom team and play a key role in the site’s ongoing success. This is a non-selling position, ideal for someone who enjoys motivating others, maintaining strong presence on the showroom floor, and driving daily performance through hands‑on leadership rather than direct sales. With a stable team, supportive senior management and genuine scope to influence standards and culture, this role offers clear progression and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of six Sales Executives
• Maintain strong visibility on the showroom floor
• Drive departmental performance through coaching and daily direction
• Ensure a consistently high customer experience
• Manage reviews, performance discussions and ongoing team development
• Work closely with senior management to achieve targetsMaintain operational discipline and strong site standards

Requirements

• Senior sales experience within the motor trade; step-up candidates welcomed
• Driven, enthusiastic and confident leading from the front
• Hands‑on approach — not suited to someone who prefers to stay in the officeStrong communicator with proven team-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced main dealer environment
• Comfortable in a non-selling, leadership-focused role

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary up to £45,000
• Uncapped OTE around £65,000
• Bonus based on percentage of department profits
• Monday–Saturday, 8:30am–6pm with one weekday offCompany car
• Free onsite parking and charging point
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

To discuss this Worthing-based Sales Manager role, please get in touch to arrange an interview.

Other Opportunities

If you are looking for something else in the Automotive sector, please get in touch, as at ASI Automotive Recruitment, we make it our mission to find the right job for YOU!!

Referral Scheme

If you’re not a Senior Sales Executive or Sales Manager, but you know of someone who is and maybe interested we will pay £75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If you’re interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch.

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