Car Sales Manager

Jago Consultants; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading franchise car dealership in Reading is looking for a hands-on Sales Manager to lead their sales team. This role involves overseeing the sales process, coaching staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction while achieving profitability targets. Ideal for a seasoned Business Manager or a Sales Executive aiming to advance their career, this position promises a competitive salary and great earning potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sales Controller, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager is ideal.
• Proven experience in sales, finance, and managing accounts.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of 2 Sales Executives.
• Maximize sales volume and profitability.
• Maintain records for vehicle sales and finance transactions.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Self-motivated

Sales expertise

Education

Experience as Sales Controller or Business Manager

Tools

Kerridge

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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, or Senior Sales Executive who is now looking to take their first Sales Manager position.

Sales Manager Role

• To report to the Brand Director, you will be coordinating the daily activities of the Sales Executives.
• To provide support, coaching, and assistance to maximize sales volume and profitability, being primarily responsible for achieving both chassis and F&I KPI’s.
• To be experienced with all aspects of the F&I functions in order to maximize sales profitability.
• To oversee the enquiry management process.
• To promote at all times the professional image of the dealership and ensure that customer satisfaction standards are maintained.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records for vehicle sales and finance transactions to facilitate regular reviews of performance against targets.
• To be involved in vehicle part-exchange appraisals, valuations, controlling, and sales deals.

About You

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

Package

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