Prestige Car Sales Manager

ASI Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking a General Sales Manager to oversee a high-volume sales department. This role requires a polished leader with substantial experience in automotive sales management, focusing on achieving sales targets and inspiring a team. The position offers a competitive package of £67,500 base salary plus £90,000+ OTE, company vehicle and additional benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills to meet luxury customer expectations.

Benefits

£67,500 basic salary + £90,000+ OTE

Executive company vehicle

24 days' annual leave

Private medical cover

Gym membership

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior automotive sales management role.
• History of delivering consistent results in a premium environment.
• Refined understanding of luxury customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve vehicle sales, finance & insurance targets.
• Inspire and coach a high-calibre team.
• Ensure operational excellence in stock management.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Analytical Skills

Job description

General Sales Manager - Prestige Automotive Retail

Location: Guildford Area

Package: £67,500 basic | £90,000+ OTE | Executive company vehicle

Hours: 5-day working week across Monday-Saturday (08:30 - 18:00)

Overview

Excellence is never an accident. It is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.

Opportunity

You will assume full strategic and operational responsibility for a high‑volume sales department, encompassing new and used vehicles, with an annual turnover exceeding 1,200 units.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass vehicle sales, finance & insurance, and profitability targets
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high‑calibre team to peak performance
• Ensure operational excellence across stock management, budgeting, and showroom standards
• Embodily promote the values of a premium automotive brand at every customer touchpoint
• Contribute to the broader leadership team on group strategy and business development

About You

You are a confident, polished leader with a proven track record in high‑end automotive sales management. Your leadership style balances commercial rigour with emotional intelligence, and your commitment to delivering first‑class service is second to none.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior automotive sales management role
• A history of delivering consistent results within a premium or prestige environment
• A refined understanding of luxury customer expectations
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and organisational skills
• Financial fluency and an analytical mindset

Rewards

This position offers not only a compelling remuneration package, but also the opportunity to join a respected and forward‑thinking organisation that places its people at the heart of its success.

Benefits

• £67,500 basic salary + £90,000+ OTE
• Executive company vehicle
• 24 days' annual leave (rising with service) + birthday off
• Private medical cover and health cash plan
• Exclusive staff vehicle schemes (cars, bikes, EVs)
• Gym membership and wellness benefits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell, tech & travel schemes
• Cross‑functional development and career progression opportunities