Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car scheme

OTE £60,000

Performance bonuses

Pension up to 7%

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd represents a franchised dealership in Birmingham recruiting for a New Car Sales Manager to lead a dedicated sales team and drive performance in a dynamic automotive environment.

The role offers a five-day week, a company car scheme with up to two vehicles, a strong bonus structure, pension contributions up to 7% and 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with opportunities for professional development within a leading main dealer group.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability in automotive sales management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Track record of achieving sales targets
• Ability to coach and develop a sales team
• Experience in a franchised main dealer environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the new car sales team to meet and exceed goals
• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction
• Monitor sales performance and market trends
• Maintain knowledge of products, finance options and competition
• Oversee daily sales operations and compliance with policies
• Provide coaching to optimise team performance and targets

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of New Car Sales Manager at a reputable franchised dealership in Birmingham. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive sales professional to step into a leadership position within a well-established main dealer group. The New Car Sales Manager will be responsible for leading a dedicated sales team, driving sales performance, and maintaining high standards of customer service in a dynamic automotive environment.

• Competitive basic salary with an OTE of £60,000 and uncapped earning potential
• Five-day working week, supporting work-life balance
• Company car scheme offering up to two vehicles
• Attractive bonus and incentive structure
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• 22 days’ holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• Access to retail discounts through Rewards Apps
• Employee wellbeing support and enhanced leave provisions such as maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Opportunities for professional development within a leading main dealer group

Duties

• Lead, motivate, and develop the new car sales team to meet and exceed goals
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to increase dealership profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality as the Car Sales Manager
• Monitor and analyse sales performance and market trends regularly
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of product features, finance options, and competitor activities
• Oversee daily sales operations, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Provide coaching and support to optimise team performance and individual sales targets

Requirements

• Proven experience as a New Car Sales Manager or within a similar automotive sales management role; senior sales executives or sales controllers will also be considered
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a target-driven environment
• Full UK driving licence

Could you be ready for your next step? If you are an experienced automotive sales professional seeking to progress as a New Car Sales Manager, this opportunity is for you. Alternatively, this role may suit an experienced Sales Controller ready to take the leap into management.