Car Sales Manager

Jago Consultants; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable car dealership in Reading is seeking a Sales Manager to oversee Sales Executives and maximize sales profitability. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Sales Controller or similar and possess a customer-focused attitude. This position offers a basic salary of up to £35,000 with an OTE of £60,000, providing a great opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sales Controller, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager.
• Good working knowledge of Kerridge or similar systems.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating daily activities of the Sales Executives.
• Supporting and coaching Sales Executives to maximize sales.
• Overseeing the enquiry management process.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-focused attitude

Self-motivation

Financial knowledge

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a franchised car dealership, who are now seeking to recruit a Sales Manager for their busy site.

This is a hands‑on position, working within a small and busy dealership in Reading. You will be overseeing the daily activities of 2x Sales Executives, and could be a great opportunity for an existing Business Manager / Transaction Manager / Sales Controller / Senior Sales Executive who is now looking to take their first Sales Manager position.

Sales Manager Role

• Co‑ordinating the daily activities of the Sales Executives, reporting to the Brand Director.
• Providing support, coaching and assistance to maximise sales volume and profitability, being primarily responsible for achieving both chassis and F&I KPI’s.
• Being experienced with all aspects of the F&I functions in order to maximise sales profitability.
• Overseeing the enquiry management process.
• Promoting at all times the professional image of the dealership and ensuring that customer satisfaction standards are maintained.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records for vehicle sales and finance transactions to facilitate regular reviews of performance against targets.
• Being involved in vehicle part‑exchange appraisals/valuations, controlling and sales deals.

About You

• Experience of working as either Sales Controller, Business Manager or Transaction Manager is ideal.
• Good working knowledge of Kerridge or an alternative; training will be given to build on your existing knowledge of systems and to comply with FSA regulation.
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
• Positive, customer‑focused attitude and approach to your work.
• Proven experience with strong exposure in selling, finance, invoicing, managing accounts, staff management and administrative duties.
• Valid driving licence.

Package

Basic Salary up to £35,000 – OTE £60,000

Contact

Jago Consultants