Sales Manager

Marshall Motor Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance rewards

Tailored training

Career development

Life insurance & pension

Exclusive employee perks

Job summary

Marshall Motor Group is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager at Marshall Škoda Newbury to lead, motivate and develop the sales team while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

You will drive new car sales, finance and insurance targets, plan promotions, manage stock and forecasts, and collaborate across departments to achieve superb business results.

This is a full-time role, 45 hours per week with weekend rotation, offering a £30,000 base salary with an OTE of up to £55,000 and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Manager in the automotive industry.
• Recent main dealership experience preferred.
• Strong background in new car retailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Sales Executives.
• Coach performance and manage escalations.
• Collaborate across departments to hit targets.
• Plan promotions, stock decisions and forecasts.

Job description

About The Role

Basic salary £30,000 | OTE up to £55,000 + company car; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.
Full-time | 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rotational basis

Drive Performance. Inspire People. Accelerate Your Career.

Are you a passionate automotive sales professional ready to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Sales Manager looking for a fresh challenge with a leading automotive retailer?

At Marshall Škoda Newbury, we're looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Sales Manager to lead, motivate and develop our sales team while delivering exceptional results and outstanding customer experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful dealership and play a key role in driving the performance of one of the most respected brands in the industry.

In this role:

• You’ll be responsible for managing and motivating a team of Sales Executives, ensuring outstanding customer experiences while hitting new car volume, finance, and insurance targets.
• You’ll lead by example – working closely with customers, managing escalations, and supporting team development through coaching, performance management, and recognition.
• You’ll collaborate with your General Sales Manager and colleagues across departments to deliver great commercial results and customer outcomes.
• You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering promotions, vehicle display and stock decisions, as well as managing financial forecasting and reporting.

We're looking for:

• Someone with experience as a Sales Manager from the automotive industry, ideally with recent main dealership experience and a strong background in new car retailing.
• Someone who inspires confidence, builds strong relationships and holds their team accountable to high performance standards.
• Someone commercially minded, who can balance great customer service with business targets and operational efficiency.
• Most importantly, someone who’s committed to upholding Marshall’s values and creating a positive, supportive environment for customers and colleagues alike.

About us:

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.

What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

• Performance rewards: Competitive bonus scheme, based on multiple achievable elements.
• Full tailored training: We will provide a selection of digital learning, some chosen by us to prepare you in the best possible way for your role, as well as some chosen by you for your continued development.
• Career development: Ongoing manufacturer training and development pathways across the Group.
• Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.