Car Sales Manager

Reactive Permanent Recruitment; Patchway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

High commission/bonus totalling £60,00

Job summary

Reactive Permanent Recruitment are seeking a Car Sales Manager for the Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol. The role focuses on both new and used markets within a prestigious dealership group, offering an excellent basic salary plus commissions that can push total earnings well above £60,000 per year.

The position includes a fully expensed company car and a generous benefits package. The job requires leading a motivated sales team, managing stock and pricing, ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in motor trade with used car sales management preferred.
• Confident leader able to energise and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of the used car department, including stock sourcing, pricing, appraisals, and vehicle preparation/display.
• Leading and developing a high-performing sales team to meet targets and deliver strong customer service.
• Reporting on departmental performance, KPIs, and stock levels to senior management.
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety and quality standards and comply with policy and legal requirements.
• Driving compliance with group sales processes and industry regulations.
• Creating strategies to boost sales and profitability, including lead management and in-house sourcing via service teams.
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and resolving issues.

Job description

Car Sales Manager, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Reactive Permanent Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the region’s most successful and established car dealership groups. Due to continued growth, our client seek a Car Sales Manager to focus on both the new and used markets from their prestigious Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol.

• Excellent basic salary (negotiable on experience) plus high commissions/bonus totalling over £60,000pa
• Fully expensed company car
• Prestigious working environment at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
• Fantastic benefits list
• Working week 45.5 hours a week across Mon - Sat (with a 1 hour lunch). Day off in lieu during the week and 1 late shift per week. Sunday working required during March and September

Duties & Resposibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of the used car department, including sourcing stock, pricing, appraisals, and overseeing vehicle preparation and display.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing sales team to meet targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Reporting on departmental performance, key KPIs, and stock levels to senior management.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Driving compliance with group sales processes and industry regulations.
• Creating and implementing strategies to boost sales and profitability, including effective lead management and in-house sourcing through our service teams.
• Handling customer queries and complaints with professionalism and a commitment to resolution.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in the motor trade, ideally in used car sales management.
• A confident leader who can energise and coach a team to success.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Commercially savvy with a good grasp of market trends and pricing strategies.
• Organised, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

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