New Car Sales Manager

Wessex Garages; West of England; Presencial; GBP 44.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Wessex Garages is seeking a New Car Sales Manager for our Kia flagship dealership in Bristol. You will lead the sales team, drive performance, and develop targeted sales strategies while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and brand reputation.

You will manage events and campaigns, stay ahead of market trends, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate customer data and exceptional service across our brands.

Formación

• Proven experience in a management role within a branded car dealership.
• Strong coaching and people-management abilities with clear communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the sales team to meet and exceed targets.
• Champion customer satisfaction and ensure best practices.
• Create and run engaging sales events and campaigns.
• Monitor market trends to inform sales strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to keep customer data accurate.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven

Customer-focused

Dealership experience

Descripción del empleo

Salary Competitive plus bonus

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Kia team as a New Car Sales Manager at our brand-new flagship Kia dealership in Jupiter Park - Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. This major investment in the Kia brand will create a state-of-the-art retail environment and offers the chance to be part of a new dealership from the very beginning.

In this key leadership role, you’ll be at the forefront of a dynamic, high-performing sales department. Your focus will be on driving sales performance, fostering a positive team environment, and ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, coaching, and supporting the sales team to consistently meet and exceed performance targets.
• Championing outstanding customer satisfaction by ensuring best practices are followed and customer feedback is valued.
• Creating and delivering engaging sales events and campaigns that generate strong commercial results.
• Staying in tune with customer needs and market trends to develop targeted sales strategies.
• Collaborating with other departments to maintain accurate and up-to-date customer data.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who brings energy and a passion for the automotive industry. You’ll need:

• Proven experience in a similar management role within a branded car dealership.
• A strong track record of getting the best out of a team through coaching and clear communication.
• An understanding of local market influences and how they impact consumer behaviour.
• A customer-first mindset with a real appreciation for how service quality shapes brand reputation and business success.
• A data-driven approach, with the ability to scrutinize commercial information and act strategically.
• The foresight to anticipate challenges and the agility to respond effectively.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your automotive career and want to be part of a respected brand and a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key information

• Working Pattern: 45.5 hours a week across Mon – Sat (with a 1 hour lunch). Day off in lieu during the week. 8:30am – 6pm weekdays and 8:30am – 5pm on Saturdays. Sunday working required during March and September

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing matters to us. Employees can access confidential support, guidance and resources covering mental health, wellbeing and life's challenges.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment

Reg. Company Number: 2639755

VAT Reg. No. 567778570

Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number is 535085. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender.We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to.All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.

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