Car Sales Manager - Durham

CCA Recruitment Group; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Birthday off

28 days holiday rising with service

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Car Sales Manager role in Durham with a £35,000 basic salary and £60,000+ OTE plus a company car. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a 5-day week with 1 in 4 weekends off and room to develop leadership across a fast-paced used-car operation.

You will head a team of Sales Controllers and Sales Executives, drive sales performance, coach on results and ensure an exceptional buying experience for every customer.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in car sales management.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of up to 14 sales staff.
• Drive daily performance, coach and train colleagues.
• Manage finance deals, FCA compliance and customer experience.
• Oversee store operations, profitability and targets.
• Support customers through the buying journey and close deals.

Job description

Car Sales Manager

Durham

£35,000 Basic Salary | £60,000+ OTE (Uncapped) + Company Car

Full Time | Permanent | 5-Day Week | 1 in 4 Weekends Off

Lead From the Front. Drive Performance. Own Your Store.

Are you a proven Sales Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment? Do you love developing teams, exceeding targets and being at the heart of the action?

We're recruiting for a Sales Manager to lead one of the UK's fastest-growing used car retail businesses. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of store performance, customer experience, profitability and team development.

You'll lead a team of Sales Controllers and Sales Executives, drive results, coach performance and ensure every customer enjoys an exceptional buying experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of up to 14 sales executives and sales controllers
• Running daily team briefings and driving sales performance
• Coaching colleagues through one-to-ones, training and side-by-side support
• Managing finance deals, compliance and FCA standards
• Overseeing store operations and customer satisfaction
• Taking ownership of targets, profitability and customer experience scores
• Supporting customers through their buying journey and helping close deals when needed

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years' experience as a Car Sales Manager
• Strong track record of delivering sales results
• Experience managing and developing successful sales teams
• Knowledge of finance products such as PCP and HP
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must have car sales experience, particularly within used cars, independents or car supermarkets

What's In It For You?

• £35,000 basic salary
• £60,000+ OTE with uncapped commission
• Company car and employee car scheme
• 5-day working week with 1 in 4 weekends off
• Birthday off
• 28 days holiday rising with service
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Career progression, training and mentoring
• Company events and referral programme

Dealership opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9am - 7pm
• Friday: 9am - 8pm
• Saturday: 9am - 6pm
• Sunday: 10am - 5pm (5-day working week, hours may vary slightly by store)