Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car included

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Car Sales Manager for a leading main dealer in Basingstoke. You will lead a busy sales team, drive strategies to hit and exceed targets, and deliver outstanding customer service across a dynamic retail environment.

The role offers a competitive basic salary with an OTE, weekend flexibility, and a company car. You will report to senior management and have clear progression opportunities within the dealership group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Demonstrable track record of exceeding sales targets
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed
• Knowledge of the Basingstoke automotive market is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dealership's car sales team to meet and exceed targets
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies in the Basingstoke market
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through quality service
• Motivate, coach, and support the sales team to optimise performance
• Monitor daily sales activities and report progress to senior management
• Manage weekend cover for the sales team on a flexible rota
• Maintain compliance with dealership policies and industry regulations

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Communication

Organisation

Target achievement

Job description

Are you an experienced Car Sales Manager seeking a leadership role within a busy dealership environment? Our client, a well-established main dealership in Basingstoke, is currently recruiting for a talented Car Sales Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to lead a high-performing sales team, drive dealership success, and further their career as a Car Sales Manager.

• Competitive basic salary of £45,000 with an OTE of £65,000
• Monday to Friday working hours, with weekends on a rota basis
• Company car included
• Supportive management within a reputable dealership group
• Clear prospects for career progression within the dealership
• Established dealership with strong retail and corporate customer bases

Duties:

• Lead and manage the dealership's car sales team to meet and exceed set targets
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies in the Basingstoke market
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through quality service
• Motivate, coach, and support the sales team to optimise performance
• Monitor daily sales activities and report progress to senior management
• Manage weekend cover for the sales team on a flexible rota
• Maintain compliance with dealership policies and industry regulations

Requirements:

• Proven experience in automotive sales management, preferably within a main dealer environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A demonstrable track record of exceeding sales targets
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed
• Knowledge of the Basingstoke automotive market is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence