Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary to £37k

OTE £60k

Company car scheme (up to 2 cars)

Performance bonuses

Pension up to 7%

22 days + bank holidays

Employee discounts

Supportive work environment

Mon-Sat with fixed weekday off

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting for a New Car Sales Manager in Croydon to lead a high-performing sales team within a renowned automotive dealership. The role drives sales, profitability, and customer service excellence in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, recruit and train staff, and implement effective strategies to maximise new car sales while maintaining manufacturer standards and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a New Car Sales Manager or similar senior sales role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-driven with a focus on target achievement
• Knowledge of automotive retail processes and customer service standards

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
• Manage departmental budgets to ensure profitability
• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster strong customer relationships
• Recruit, train, and onboard new sales staff
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximise new car sales
• Monitor sales KPIs and prepare performance reports
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and company policies

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Staff recruitment/training

KPIs reporting

Industry knowledge

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable automotive organisation in Croydon for the position of a New Car Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated experienced professional to lead a high-performing sales team within a well-established dealership. The New Car Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales, maximising profitability, and delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic automotive environment.

Benefits of the Car Sales Manager:

• Competitive basic salary of up to 37,000 with an achievable OTE of 60,000


• Company car scheme, with up to two vehicles included


• Highly competitive performance bonuses


• Up to 7% employer pension contribution


• 22 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays


• Exclusive retail discounts and employee assistance programmes


• Supportive and dynamic working environment


• Monday to Saturday working pattern, with a fixed day off during the week

Duties of the Car Sales Manager:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets


• Manage departmental budgets to ensure profitability


• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster strong customer relationships


• Recruit, train, and onboard new sales staff


• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximise new car sales


• Monitor sales KPIs and prepare performance reports


• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and company policies

Requirements of the Car Sales Manager:

• Proven experience as a New Car Sales Manager or similar senior sales role within the automotive sector


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Results-driven with a focus on target achievement


• Knowledge of automotive retail processes and customer service standards


• Valid UK driving licence