Sales Manager

PinkWorm Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing national automotive business is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team in arranging vehicle finance packages. This is a career-defining opportunity where your leadership will directly influence performance, customer experiences, and your own earnings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automotive sales and finance, with robust leadership skills. Join us and grow your career whilst making a significant impact.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive sales and/or finance.
• Strong leadership skills to coach and motivate a sales team.
• Track record of hitting targets and improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of Finance and Business Managers to arrange vehicle finance packages.
• Managing performance against KPIs and finance targets.
• Ensuring FCA compliance and responsible lending practices.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Customer Service

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

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Now Hiring: Sales Manager | Automotive | £40K Basic + OTE | Career-Defining Opportunity

Basic + Uncapped OTE

Are you a dynamic sales leader who knows how to drive results, motivate people, and maximise performance in a high-volume, high-reward environment?

We’re hiring a Sales Manager to join a rapidly growing national automotive business — a place where ambition is rewarded, and your ability to lead from the front will directly impact your team, your customers, and your earnings.

About the Role:

As Sales Manager, you’ll be overseeing a team of Finance and Business Managers who arrange vehicle finance packages for customers across a fast-paced operation.

This isn’t just about shifting metal — it’s about managing end-to-end customer journeys, ensuring compliance, maximising finance conversions, and helping the team deliver first-class service and profit.

You’ll play a crucial role in:

Leading and coaching the team to hit monthly KPIs and finance targets

Managing the performance of Business Managers (F&I-focused)

Ensuring FCA compliance and responsible lending practices

Driving conversion rates and improving customer experience

Reporting on team performance, process improvement, and ROI

Creating a positive culture of accountability, integrity, and sales excellence

️ Previous experience in automotive sales and/or finance is ideal

️ Strong leadership skills — able to coach, manage and motivate a sales team

️ Track record of hitting targets and improving performance

️ Understanding of vehicle finance and compliance standards (FCA knowledge is a bonus)

️ Comfortable working weekends — this role requires 5 out of 7 days, including weekends

️ A hands-on approach with strong people skills and commercial focus

What’s in It for You?

Career progression — be part of a growing business

Full training and support

Who This Suits:

This is a great role for someone who has previously worked as a Sales Manager, Finance & Insurance Manager, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager — and is ready to take on a broader, leadership-focused challenge in a business that’s scaling fast.

Ready to take the wheel?

Apply now or drop us a message to arrange a confidential chat. Don’t miss your chance to step into a career-defining role with big rewards, fast growth, and a great team behind you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Retail Motor Vehicles and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts

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