Sales Manager — Lead High-Impact Auto Sales Team

Group 1 Automotive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Car discounts and servicing offers

Company pension

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Healthcare access 24/7

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Refer a friend bonus

Training and development

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a proactive Sales Manager for Brighton to lead a dynamic team across premium brands. You will oversee day-to-day sales activities, coach executives, and ensure strong customer engagement while maintaining efficient operations.

You will thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment, drawing on industry knowledge and leadership skills to deliver trusted customer experiences. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for progression within the Group.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with financial awareness and accountability.
• Able to negotiate at all levels with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in the Motor Industry is preferable to drive results.
• Able to manage timescales and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong industry knowledge to inform strategy and customer interactions.
• Capable of performing under pressure and maintaining composure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of sales staff.
• Maximise direct selling time and manage sales enquiries.
• Lead and develop all sales executives with a structured approach.
• Resolve operational issues quickly with a customer-centric mindset.
• Provide training to sales staff to improve performance (prospecting, follow-up, closing).
• Establish procedures and policies to ensure smooth sales record-keeping.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Negotiation at all levels

Motor industry experience

Time management

Customer service excellence

Industry knowledge

Work under pressure

Job description

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a proactive Sales Manager for Brighton to lead a dynamic team across premium brands. You will oversee day-to-day sales activities, coach executives, and ensure strong customer engagement while maintaining efficient operations.

You will thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment, drawing on industry knowledge and leadership skills to deliver trusted customer experiences. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for progression within the Group.