Sales Manager

Howards Motor Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus opportunities

Enhanced holiday allowance including a

Birthday day off

Continuous training and career growth

Leadership programme

Pension scheme with Life Assurance

Discounted MOT & Service costs

Staff social events

Employee recognition programmes

Refreshments throughout the day

Job summary

Howards Motor Group is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead our automotive sales team across multiple brands. You will drive volume and profit targets, coach staff, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while coordinating across departments to maximise finance and add-on opportunities.

The role emphasizes leadership, integrity and a track record of delivering results in a busy dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience within an automotive retail sales environment.
• Track record of achieving volume and profitability targets.
• Passion for customer service excellence and building trust.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire your team.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify market opportunities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting, managing and delivering sales volume and profitability targets.
• Driving customer satisfaction and retention through best-in-class sales processes.
• Leading, coaching and developing your sales team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Monitoring stock levels, ensuring effective display and preparation of vehicles.
• Identifying and maximising opportunities in finance, accessories and add-on products.
• Maintaining compliance with manufacturer standards, company policies, and financial regulations.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver seamless customer experiences.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

relationships with both customers and manufacturers.

Key responsibilities

• Setting, managing and delivering sales volume and profitability targets.
• Driving customer satisfaction and retention through best-in-class sales processes.
• Leading, coaching and developing your sales team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Monitoring stock levels, ensuring effective display and preparation of vehicles.
• Identifying and maximising opportunities in finance, accessories and add-on products.
• Maintaining compliance with manufacturer standards, company policies, and financial regulations.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver seamless customer experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Proven managerial experience within an automotive retail sales environment.
• A track record of achieving volume and profitability targets
• A passion for customer service excellence , with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire your team.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail .

Why Join Team Howards?

• A competitive salary with uncapped bonus opportunities , meaning your earning potential is truly limitless.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance , including your birthday off and increasing with service.
• Continuous training and career development , giving you the tools to grow and succeed.
• Leadership Programme Training Life Assurance Scheme , providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Market Leading Employee Assistance Scheme (include Cancer Care) Pension Scheme with a trusted provider.
• Discounted MOT & Service costs for you and your family.
• Regular staff social events to celebrate team successes.
• Recognition programmes, such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards .
• Free refreshments to keep you energised throughout your day.

Why Howards?

At Howards Motor Group, people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's delivering excellence to our customers or providing opportunities for our employees to grow, we are committed to making every experience exceptional. Joining us means becoming part of a forward-thinking team where your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

Closing Date: Midnight on 6th November 2026

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Sales Manager Opportunity

Sales Manager Opportunity Howards Motor Group Over £60,000 OTE Outstanding Benefits Package Howards Motor Group, an award-winning family-owned regional group, is searching for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team.

Representing 14 brands across 27 dealerships in Somerset, Dorset and Devon, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Having secured the #1 Reputation score in the AM100 for two consecutive years, this is your chance to lead an ambitious and customer-focused team at one of the UK's leading motor groups.

Having a culture of nurturing from within for organic operational line managers, this is a rare opportunity to join our group in a leadership role!

What You'll Be Doing

As Sales Manager, you will lead the sales department across new, used, commercial vehicles, ensuring volume and profit targets are consistently achieved.

Your focus will be on creating exceptional customer experiences , developing and inspiring your team, and maintaining strong