Car Sales Manager

Reactive Permanent Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

Prestigious working environment at Crb

Job summary

Reactive Permanent Recruitment seeks a Car Sales Manager for the Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol. You will oversee the used car department, source stock, price, and display vehicles while leading a high-performing sales team to achieve targets.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a 45.5-hour work week with Saturdays, Sundays as required, and a competitive package including a fully expensed company car and strong bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the motor trade, ideally in used car sales management.
• Excellent leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Car Sales Manager, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Due to continued growth, our client seek a Car Sales Manager to focus on both the new markets from their prestigious Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol.

Car Sales Manager package:

• Approx £40,000pa basic salary 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.