Sales Manager

Pentagon Motor Group; Mackworth; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday per year

Company Vehicle

Professional training and development

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pentagon VW Derby is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the motor trade sales team at the Derby dealership. You will manage funding, insurance options, and drive profitability while delivering outstanding customer care.

Ideal candidates will have senior sales experience in automotive, a proven finance sales background, and the ability to exceed customer expectations. The role is based at our Derby VW Derby site with a strong emphasis on leadership and compliance.

Qualifications

• Senior sales experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record in products and finance sales.
• Background in exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding and insurance options for customers.
• Meet agreed profitability targets for the dealership.
• Coach and develop team to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor performance and provide regular feedback to management.
• Ensure compliance with operating processes and industry regulations.

Skills

Senior Sales experience

Automotive industry

Finance sales

Customer care excellence

Job description

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OTE 70,000 + Company Vehicle + Great Company Benefits

Working Hours:

45

Location:

Derby VWCV

Closing Date:

09/09/2026

Job Category:

Management

Division:

Job Introduction

Pentagon Motor Group have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Motor Trade Sales professional to join their fantastic VW franchise Derby dealership in the role of Sales Manager.

Do you have:

• Previous Senior Sales experience within the automotive industry?
• A proven track record in products & finance sales?
• A successful background in exceeding customer expectations?

If the answers are YES, you may be the person we are looking for!

Have you heard about our benefits?

When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
• Manufacturer specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.

What will you be doing?

Pentagon VW Derby are looking for an experienced Motor Industry professional to identify, based on individual suitability and requirements, appropriate funding and insurance options for customers and meet agreed profitability targets.

As a Company, we place a strong focus on customer care and satisfaction which is paramount to meet and exceed sales targets.Your excellent interpersonal skills will ensure that the department has a strong customer focus and you must therefore be an excellent communicator who is firm, fair, assertive and highly professional.

Responsibilities will include;

• Naturally building rapport with customers quickly and easily and able to treat customers fairly
• Monitoring finance and insurance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls
• Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis
• Working with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives.
• Qualifying customer’s demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended
• Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager & General Manager

The working hours for this role are 45 hours per week as per the sales rota.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in a sales role
• Have Motor Trade experience
• Show the ability to organise, prioritise and reprioritise workloads
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with our operating processes as well as industry regulations and legislation.
• Lead by example and motivate the team, ensuring that this is demonstrated throughout the department, irrespective of the volume of work within the department at any one time.
• Have up to date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices with strong, relevant and practical knowledge of modern business methods and controls.
• Possess strong effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Hold a full, UK driving licence

The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.

Why Choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!

https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment