Sales Manager

Octane Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a New Car Sales Manager in Chesterfield. The role involves leading a sales team, driving performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven success in sales, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a basic salary of £40,000 with an OTE of £61,000 and includes a company car.

Benefits

Company car

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Qualifications

• Currently working as a successful Sales Manager within the motor trade.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team.
• Drive sales volume, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor departmental performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and regulations.
• Build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Sales Acumen

Job description

Overview

Job Title: New Car Sales Manager
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £40,000 basic | £61,000 OTE | Company Car
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm (day off in week) | Saturdays 9am-5pm (1 Saturday off in 3)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team to consistently exceed performance targets.
• Drive sales volume, profitability, and customer satisfaction through effective strategy.
• Monitor departmental performance and implement improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, FCA regulations, and dealership processes.
• Build strong customer relationships and promote long-term retention.
• Contribute to senior management decisions with a commercially focused mindset.

About You

• Currently working as a successful Sales Manager within the motor trade.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and challenge a team.
• High level of intelligence with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently without micromanagement.
• Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to think outside the box to maximise performance.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a competitive retail environment.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Benefits

• £40,000 basic salary with £61,000 OTE
• Company car included
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a dynamic working environment

If you are a driven, high-achieving Sales Manager looking for the next big opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a dealership group that values ambition, results, and forward thinking.

Reference:29074
Consultant:Liam Bolton
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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments