Car Sales Manager (Vehicle / Automotive)

FindCore; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

28 days' holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Job summary

FindCore is recruiting for a Car Sales Manager in Rochdale or Bury. You will lead a high-performing used car sales team, drive profitability and maximize sales performance through coaching, strategy and strong customer service.

The role offers a highly competitive salary, bonus/commission, and a company car, with ongoing training and progression within a fast-growing automotive business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry is essential
• Proven experience leading and developing a vehicle sales team
• Strong track record of achieving sales and profitability targets
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the dealership sales team
• Ensure all incoming leads are distributed effectively and followed up
• Drive profitable vehicle sales and achieve agreed departmental targets
• Manage sales planning, forecasting and overall team performance
• Monitor individual and team KPIs and implement improvements where required
• Develop and maintain effective sales strategies
• Support and coach Sales Executives to improve conversion and performance
• Maintain high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
• Analyse sales figures and report performance to senior management
• Identify new sales opportunities and areas for business growth
• Ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds company targets
• Represent the business at relevant meetings and industry events where required

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Forecasting

KPIs

Coaching

Communication

Sales strategy

Customer service

Job description

Join a rapidly growing automotive dealership as their Motor Sales Manager and lead a high-performing team to drive exceptional results.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a rapidly growing automotive dealership with the recruitment of a Car Sales Manager.

Permanent, full-time position based in Rochdale or Bury.

Highly competitive and negotiable, depending on experience + generous bonus / commission scheme + company car

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automotive sales leader to take responsibility for a high-performing used car sales team, driving profitability, developing people and maximising sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the dealership sales team
• Ensure all incoming leads are distributed effective and followed up
• Drive profitable vehicle sales and achieve agreed departmental targets
• Manage sales planning, forecasting and overall team performance
• Monitor individual and team KPIs and implement improvements where required
• Develop and maintain effective sales strategies
• Support and coach Sales Executives to improve conversion and performance
• Maintain high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
• Analyse sales figures and report performance to senior management
• Identify new sales opportunities and areas for business growth
• Ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds company targets
• Represent the business at relevant meetings and industry events where required

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry is essential
• Proven experience leading and developing a vehicle sales team
• Strong track record of achieving sales and profitability targets
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Confident managing leads, pipelines, forecasting and KPIs
• Strong leadership, coaching and motivational ability
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commercially driven with a strong focus on performance and results

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive and negotiable salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 28 days' holiday
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent progression opportunities within a fast-growing automotive business