Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement; Whitson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal company car

30 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting an experienced New Car Sales Manager for a reputable Newport dealership. You will lead a small to mid-sized team, drive performance, and ensure top-tier customer satisfaction in a well-established operation.

The role offers a starting basic salary of £40,000 with uncapped on-target earnings of £60,000+ per year, plus a personal company car and extensive training. A structured progression path exists within a large dealer group across Southwest England and South

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales management role within a franchise-approved dealership is advantageous.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent customer service and organisational abilities.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 to 4 New Car Sales Executives and a Business Manager.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed targets.
• Champion outstanding customer service and foster high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Organise and run sales events and campaigns to drive growth.
• Monitor market trends and adapt sales approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Customer service

Team motivation

Job description

Our client, a reputable multi-franchise approved car dealership in Newport, is seeking an experienced New Car Sales Manager to lead their sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to drive performance and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction within a well-established dealership.

Benefits of the Car Sales Manager:

• Starting basic salary of £40,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
• Uncapped on-target earnings of £60,000+ per year, based on department performance
• Personal company car
• 30 days annual leave, with a day off in lieu for any bank holidays worked
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development programmes
• Staff purchase discounts and additional staff perks
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a large dealer group across Southwest England and South Wales
• Average 5-day working week, from 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, and 8:30am to 5:00pm on Saturdays. One late shift per week; no Sundays, except during March and September

Duties of the Car Sales Manager:

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of 3 to 4 New Car Sales Executives and a Business Manager
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet and exceed targets
• Champion outstanding customer service, fostering high satisfaction levels and repeat business
• Organise and execute sales events and campaigns to generate commercial growth
• Monitor market trends and customer feedback to adapt sales approaches
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate customer data management
• Ensure compliance with all dealership policies and manufacturer standards
• Lead by example, maintaining high standards of professionalism and customer engagement

Requirements of the Car Sales Manager:

• Previous experience at a Sales Manager level within a small to medium-sized franchise-approved dealership is advantageous
• Alternatively, proven experience as a Sales Executive or Business Manager seeking career progression
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent customer service and organisational abilities
• A valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and developing high-performing teams
• Dynamic, results-driven attitude as the Car Sales Manager