New Car Sales Manager

Marshall Motor Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Life assurance & pension

Discounts on car purchase, servicing &

Exclusive shopping perks

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Marshall Volkswagen Reading is seeking a results-driven New Car Sales Manager to lead a team of eight Sales Executives and drive new car volumes, finance, and insurance targets. You will coach, manage escalations and collaborate with colleagues to deliver strong commercial results while maintaining excellent customer outcomes.

The role is full-time, 45 hours per week with weekend rotation, and offers a competitive basic salary with OTE up to £60,000 plus a company car, life assurance, pension

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Manager in the automotive industry.
• Recent main dealership experience preferred.
• Strong background in new car retailing.
• Able to lead and coach a team of eight sales executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of 8 Sales Executives to hit new car volume, finance and insurance targets.
• Lead by example, handle escalations and support team development through coaching.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to deliver commercial results and customer outcomes.
• Plan promotions, vehicle display, stock decisions and manage forecasting/reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Coaching

Forecasting

Promotions planning

Financial reporting

New car retail

Job description

Competitive basic salary | OTE up to £60,000 + company car; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.

Full-time | 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rotational basis

Lead from the front in a sales role where your experience, energy, and leadership will help shape our success.

At Marshall Volkswagen Reading, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a results-driven New Car Sales Manager to take the next step in their career with one of the UK’s most respected automotive groups.

In this role:

• You’ll be responsible for managing and motivating a team of 8 Sales Executives, ensuring outstanding customer experiences while hitting new car volume, finance, and insurance targets.
• You’ll lead by example – working closely with customers, managing escalations, and supporting team development through coaching, performance management, and recognition.
• You’ll collaborate with your General Manager and colleagues across departments to deliver great commercial results and customer outcomes.
• You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering promotions, vehicle display and stock decisions, as well as managing financial forecasting and reporting.
• Someone with experience as a Sales Manager from the automotive industry, ideally with recent main dealership experience and a strong background in new car retailing.
• Someone who inspires confidence, builds strong relationships and holds their team accountable to high performance standards.
• Someone commercially minded, who can balance great customer service with business targets and operational efficiency.
• Most importantly, someone who’s committed to upholding Marshall’s values and creating a positive, supportive environment for customers and colleagues alike.

About us:

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.

What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

• Performance rewards: Competitive bonus scheme, based on multiple achievable elements.
• Full tailored training: We will provide a selection of digital learning, some chosen by us to prepare you in the best possible way for your role, as well as some chosen by you for your continued development.
• Career development: Ongoing manufacturer training and development pathways across the Group.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.