Sales Controller (Automotive)

Planet Recruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discounts on vehicles and parts

Career progression pathways

Flexible working options

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking a Sales Controller for an established automotive retail client. The role focuses on leading the sales team, driving finance penetration, and ensuring excellent customer experience across all sales activities.

Ideal candidates will have proven automotive sales experience, strong knowledge of finance products, and the ability to manage dealership software and IT systems. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive vehicle sales experience.
• Experience as a Business Manager or Sales Controller (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of finance products and lender relationships.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident with IT systems and dealership software.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate the sales team to achieve targets
• Oversee and maximise finance and insurance (F&I) performance
• Ensure a seamless and professional customer journey
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company standards
• Assist in stock management and sales process optimisation

Skills

Automotive sales

Finance products

Customer relationships

IT systems

Dealership software

UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Dealership software

Job description

Sales Controller - Automotive Retail

We're working with a well-established automotive retail business seeking a driven and ambitious Sales Controller to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vehicle sales professional ready to step up into a leadership role.

The Role

As Sales Controller, you'll support the sales team in delivering strong commercial results while maintaining exceptional customer experience standards. You'll play a key role in driving performance, managing finance penetration, and ensuring compliance across all sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and motivate the sales team to achieve targets
• Oversee and maximise finance and insurance (F&I) performance
• Ensure a seamless and professional customer journey
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company standards
• Assist in stock management and sales process optimisation

About You

• Proven experience in automotive vehicle sales
• Previous experience as a Business Manager or Sales Controller (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of finance products and lender relationships
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident with IT systems and dealership software
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Company vehicle
• Generous holiday allowance + additional paid leave for key life events
• Staff discounts on vehicles and servicing
• Employee perks and discount platform
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways
• Access to leadership development programmes
• Flexible working options

Why Join?

Join a forward-thinking automotive business that genuinely invests in its people, offers real career progression, and rewards performance.

INDENG

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