Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Staff discounts on MOTs and servicing

Life assurance

Pension

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting on behalf of a reputable automotive business in Portsmouth for a Sales Manager who will lead and motivate a dynamic sales team within a well-established dealership.

You will drive growth, coach Sales Executives, manage budgets, and maintain high service standards while seizing new business opportunities in a competitive market. The role offers a competitive basic salary (£43,000) with OTE up to £60,000, 30 days holiday, and extensive progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sales manager in a retail motor environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Numerate with keen attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Target-driven with a successful track record of delivering results.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to enhance dealership performance
• Coach and mentor Sales Executives to improve their product knowledge and sales skills
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and profit targets
• Oversee the sales administration process to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Maintain high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
• Support the dealership's growth initiatives through effective business development

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable automotive business for the position of sales manager in Portsmouth. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and motivate a dynamic sales team within a well-established dealership renowned for delivering excellent customer service. The sales manager will play a key role in driving business growth and ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction.

Benefits of aSales Manager:

• Competitive basic salary of approximately £43,000, with an earning potential of up to £60,000 OTE plus uncapped bonuses
• Full training and ongoing support within a respected dealership
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days awarded for milestones
• Staff discounts on MOTs, servicing, and vehicle parts
• Employee benefits such as life assurance, pension, and wellbeing programmes
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading automotive retail group
• Supportive and professional working environment

Duties of aSales Manager:

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and surpass sales targets
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to enhance dealership performance
• Coach and mentor Sales Executives to improve their product knowledge and sales skills
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and profit targets
• Oversee the sales administration process to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Maintain high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
• Support the dealership's growth initiatives through effective business development

Requirements of aSales Manager:

• Proven experience as a sales manager in a retail motor environment
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Numerate with keen attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence
• Target-driven with a successful track record of delivering results
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and developing team members